Critical care, first hour 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 $581 to $4,653. The typical hospital charges $1,534. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $1,534
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry County Hospital NE · Price file May 26, 2026 | $581Insurance typically pays $374Sticker price $581 | Lowest price of any hospital | $374 | $581 |
| Regional West Garden County Hospital NE · Price file November 8, 2025 | $1,011Insurance typically pays $676Sticker price $1,149 | Cheaper than 88% of hospitals | $676 | $1,149 |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center NE · Price file July 17, 2025 | $1,125Insurance typically pays $779Sticker price $1,608 | Cheaper than 75% of hospitals | $779 | $1,608 |
| Tri Valley Health System NE · Price file October 2, 2026 | $1,304Insurance typically pays $506Sticker price $1,448 | Cheaper than 62% of hospitals | $506 | $1,448 |
| Genoa Community Hospital NE | $1,534Insurance typically pays $362Sticker price $1,704 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $362 | $1,704 |
| Osmond General Hospital NE · Price file August 5, 2026 | $1,574Insurance typically pays $778Sticker price $1,574 | Pricier than 62% of hospitals | $778 | $1,574 |
| Mary Lanning Healthcare NE · Price file October 14, 2026 | $1,790Insurance typically pays $1,637Sticker price $1,989 | Pricier than 75% of hospitals | $1,637 | $1,989 |
| Memorial Hospital NE · Price file July 15, 2026 | $2,145Insurance typically pays $1,201Sticker price $2,145 | Pricier than 88% of hospitals | $1,201 | $2,145 |
| Regional West Medical Center NE · Price file September 30, 2026 | $4,653Insurance typically pays $978Sticker price $5,288 | Highest price of any hospital | $978 | $5,288 |
Procedure code 99291. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.