HCHG STOOL CULTURE AEROBIC BACTERIA LC 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 $59 to $192. The typical hospital charges $143. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $143
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmond General Hospital NE · Price file August 5, 2026 | $59Insurance typically pays $34Sticker price $59 | Lowest price of any hospital | $34 | $59 |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center NE · Price file July 17, 2025 | $93Insurance typically pays $17Sticker price $133 | Cheaper than 88% of hospitals | $17 | $133 |
| Genoa Community Hospital NE | $94Insurance typically pays $77Sticker price $104 | Cheaper than 75% of hospitals | $77 | $104 |
| Madonna Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital Lincoln NE · Price file September 10, 2026 | $103Insurance typically pays $69Sticker price $103 | Cheaper than 62% of hospitals | $69 | $103 |
| Cherry County Hospital NE · Price file May 26, 2026 | $143Insurance typically pays $139Sticker price $143 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $139 | $143 |
| Regional West Garden County Hospital NE · Price file November 8, 2025 | $148Insurance typically pays $97Sticker price $168 | Pricier than 62% of hospitals | $97 | $168 |
| Memorial Hospital NE · Price file July 15, 2026 | $156Insurance typically pays $91Sticker price $156 | Pricier than 75% of hospitals | $91 | $156 |
| Regional West Medical Center NE · Price file September 30, 2026 | $183Insurance typically pays $173Sticker price $208 | Pricier than 88% of hospitals | $173 | $208 |
| Tri Valley Health System NE · Price file October 2, 2026 | $192Insurance typically pays $148Sticker price $213 | Highest price of any hospital | $148 | $213 |
Procedure code 87045. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.