Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) Cost in Nebraska (2026)
Slightly below the national average · RPP 96.5 · NE
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs what it does in Nebraska.
Regional Price Parity
Nebraska's cost-of-living index sits at 96.5 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
17 facilities perform this procedure in Nebraska — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At -3.5% below the national average ($120,000), Nebraska is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) in Nebraska: What to Know
Nebraska offers excellent cardiac care for heart bypass surgery (CABG). Nebraska Medicine in Omaha is a regional leader, consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for high-performing heart bypass surgery and offering innovative techniques like off-pump CABG. Methodist Hospital in Omaha also boasts a top-tier cardiothoracic surgery program recognized by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and recently completed Omaha's first robotic-assisted CABG. Patients in North Platte can utilize Great Plains Health's partnership with Bryan Heart for local pre- and post-operative care.
While CABG is a serious procedure requiring a hospital stay, Nebraska's overall costs are slightly below the national average. For less complex procedures, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) like Nebraska Surgery Center in Lincoln offer cost-effective alternatives. However, CABG is typically performed in hospitals. Consider options within Nebraska's major medical centers for comprehensive care. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Nebraska
You'll pay a bit less for heart bypass surgery (cabg) in Nebraska compared to the national average. Here's how costs are distributed.
Hospital Stay
Per-night inpatient cost
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Operating Room
OR and equipment time
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Total Estimated Cost
Nebraska all-in range
Financing Options
Many Nebraska clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $115,800 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Prices reflect regional cost-of-living adjustments. How we calculate these numbers →
Ranges adjusted for Nebraska's regional price parity (96.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Nebraska
These Nebraska facilities handle the most heart bypass surgery (cabg) cases. The negotiated rate reflects what's actually paid after insurer discounts.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | $41,463 | $38,415 | 82 |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | $51,652 | $44,753 | 61 |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | $38,523 | $30,766 | 48 |
| Chi Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln | $39,069 | $31,301 | 42 |
| Methodist Hospital | Omaha | $28,376 | $27,010 | 34 |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | $55,369 | $44,361 | 33 |
| Chi Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln | $26,861 | $22,340 | 33 |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | $65,909 | $56,775 | 23 |
| Methodist Hospital | Omaha | $45,697 | $44,742 | 22 |
| Methodist Hospital | Omaha | $53,590 | $47,337 | 21 |
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of heart bypass surgery (cabg) pricing. Nebraska falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for Nebraska Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Nebraska.
Compare Nebraska with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main heart bypass surgery (cabg) cost guide.
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How we calculate heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs in Nebraska
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Nebraska's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.