Emergency room visit (high severity) 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 $254 to $1,703. The typical hospital charges $479. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $479
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lanning Healthcare NE · Price file October 14, 2026 | $254Insurance typically pays $254Sticker price $282 | Lowest price of any hospital | $254 | $282 |
| Cherry County Hospital NE · Price file May 26, 2026 | $420Insurance typically pays $220Sticker price $420 | Cheaper than 88% of hospitals | $220 | $420 |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center NE · Price file July 17, 2025 | $428Insurance typically pays $394Sticker price $612 | Cheaper than 75% of hospitals | $394 | $612 |
| Regional West Garden County Hospital NE · Price file November 8, 2025 | $434Insurance typically pays $288Sticker price $493 | Cheaper than 62% of hospitals | $288 | $493 |
| Tri Valley Health System NE · Price file October 2, 2026 | $479Insurance typically pays $399Sticker price $532 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $399 | $532 |
| Genoa Community Hospital NE | $688Insurance typically pays $182Sticker price $764 | Pricier than 62% of hospitals | $182 | $764 |
| Osmond General Hospital NE · Price file August 5, 2026 | $800Insurance typically pays $385Sticker price $800 | Pricier than 75% of hospitals | $385 | $800 |
| Memorial Hospital NE · Price file July 15, 2026 | $1,060Insurance typically pays $594Sticker price $1,060 | Pricier than 88% of hospitals | $594 | $1,060 |
| Regional West Medical Center NE · Price file September 30, 2026 | $1,703Insurance typically pays $1,645Sticker price $1,935 | Highest price of any hospital | $1,645 | $1,935 |
Procedure code 99284. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.