MRI lower back 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 $2,946 to $4,925. The typical hospital charges $4,255. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $4,255
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 | $2,946Insurance typically pays $776Sticker price $4,208 | Lowest price of any hospital | $776 | $4,208 |
| Regional West Medical Center NE · Price file September 30, 2026 | $3,252Insurance typically pays $666Sticker price $3,695 | Cheaper than 88% of hospitals | $666 | $3,695 |
| Genoa Community Hospital NE | $3,770Insurance typically pays $2,472Sticker price $4,189 | Cheaper than 75% of hospitals | $2,472 | $4,189 |
| Memorial Hospital NE · Price file July 15, 2026 | $3,945Insurance typically pays $2,294Sticker price $3,945 | Cheaper than 62% of hospitals | $2,294 | $3,945 |
| Tri Valley Health System NE · Price file October 2, 2026 | $4,255Insurance typically pays $3,285Sticker price $4,728 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $3,285 | $4,728 |
| Regional West Garden County Hospital NE · Price file November 8, 2025 | $4,366Insurance typically pays $2,877Sticker price $4,961 | Pricier than 62% of hospitals | $2,877 | $4,961 |
| Osmond General Hospital NE · Price file August 5, 2026 | $4,564Insurance typically pays $2,647Sticker price $4,564 | Pricier than 75% of hospitals | $2,647 | $4,564 |
| Cherry County Hospital NE · Price file May 26, 2026 | $4,873Insurance typically pays $4,727Sticker price $4,873 | Pricier than 88% of hospitals | $4,727 | $4,873 |
| Mary Lanning Healthcare NE · Price file October 14, 2026 | $4,925Insurance typically pays $5,199Sticker price $5,473 | Highest price of any hospital | $5,199 | $5,473 |
Procedure code 72158. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.