MRI brain with and without contrast in Nebraska
Below is what hospitals in Nebraska charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 9 hospitals in Nebraska run from $2,878 to $5,747. The typical hospital charges $4,687. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $4,687
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
9 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Regional Medical Center NE · Price file July 17, 2025 | $2,878Insurance typically pays $813Sticker price $4,111 | Lowest price of any hospital | $813 | $4,111 |
| Genoa Community Hospital NE | $3,614Insurance typically pays $2,369Sticker price $4,015 | Cheaper than 88% of hospitals | $2,369 | $4,015 |
| Tri Valley Health System NE · Price file October 2, 2026 | $4,255Insurance typically pays $3,285Sticker price $4,728 | Cheaper than 75% of hospitals | $3,285 | $4,728 |
| Osmond General Hospital NE · Price file August 5, 2026 | $4,564Insurance typically pays $2,647Sticker price $4,564 | Cheaper than 62% of hospitals | $2,647 | $4,564 |
| Cherry County Hospital NE · Price file May 26, 2026 | $4,687Insurance typically pays $4,546Sticker price $4,687 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $4,546 | $4,687 |
| Mary Lanning Healthcare NE · Price file October 14, 2026 | $4,758Insurance typically pays $4,861Sticker price $5,287 | Pricier than 62% of hospitals | $4,861 | $5,287 |
| Regional West Garden County Hospital NE · Price file November 8, 2025 | $4,804Insurance typically pays $3,166Sticker price $5,459 | Pricier than 75% of hospitals | $3,166 | $5,459 |
| Memorial Hospital NE · Price file July 15, 2026 | $4,935Insurance typically pays $2,869Sticker price $4,935 | Pricier than 88% of hospitals | $2,869 | $4,935 |
| Regional West Medical Center NE · Price file September 30, 2026 | $5,747Insurance typically pays $4,320Sticker price $6,530 | Highest price of any hospital | $4,320 | $6,530 |
Procedure code 70553. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.