Tissue lab exam (pathology) in Nebraska
Below is what hospitals in Nebraska charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 10 hospitals in Nebraska run from $175 to $414. The typical hospital charges $253. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $253
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madonna Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital Lincoln NE · Price file September 10, 2026 | $175Insurance typically pays $96Sticker price $175 | Lowest price of any hospital | $96 | $175 |
| Genoa Community Hospital NE | $191Insurance typically pays $125Sticker price $212 | Cheaper than 89% of hospitals | $125 | $212 |
| Memorial Hospital NE · Price file July 15, 2026 | $196Insurance typically pays $114Sticker price $196 | Cheaper than 78% of hospitals | $114 | $196 |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center NE · Price file July 17, 2025 | $197Insurance typically pays $64Sticker price $281 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $64 | $281 |
| Osmond General Hospital NE · Price file August 5, 2026 | $216Insurance typically pays $125Sticker price $216 | Cheaper than 56% of hospitals | $125 | $216 |
| Cherry County Hospital NE · Price file May 26, 2026 | $291Insurance typically pays $275Sticker price $291 | Pricier than 56% of hospitals | $275 | $291 |
| Regional West Garden County Hospital NE · Price file November 8, 2025 | $296Insurance typically pays $195Sticker price $336 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $195 | $336 |
| Regional West Medical Center NE · Price file September 30, 2026 | $365Insurance typically pays $351Sticker price $415 | Pricier than 78% of hospitals | $351 | $415 |
| Mary Lanning Healthcare NE · Price file October 14, 2026 | $372Insurance typically pays $262Sticker price $414 | Pricier than 89% of hospitals | $262 | $414 |
| Tri Valley Health System NE · Price file October 2, 2026 | $414Insurance typically pays $320Sticker price $460 | Highest price of any hospital | $320 | $460 |
Procedure code 88305. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.