Surgery Costs in Nebraska (2026)
Compare estimated costs for 62 medical, cosmetic, dental, and diagnostic procedures in Nebraska. Costs are adjusted using the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity index.
Cost Index: 96.5 — Below National AverageAcross all 62 procedures priced for Nebraska, the median cost runs 3.5% below the national average.
All Procedures in Nebraska
Cosmetic Surgery
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Medical Procedures
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Real Hospital Charges in Nebraska (CMS Medicare Data)
Across 26 hospitals and surgery centers in Nebraska reporting to CMS Medicare, average billed charges range from $14,554 to $175,751, with an in-state median of $40,042. The table below lists the highest-volume Nebraska facilities by reported case count.
| Hospital | City | Avg Billed Charge | Avg Medicare Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Surgical Hospital | Lincoln | $14,554 | $4,582 |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | $49,335 | $10,572 |
| Methodist Hospital | Omaha | $37,747 | $8,739 |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | $64,586 | $13,958 |
| Orthonebraska Hospital | Omaha | $26,898 | $7,974 |
| Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc | Omaha | $45,208 | $9,421 |
| Columbus Community Hospital, Inc | Columbus | $14,607 | $2,950 |
| Methodist Fremont Health | Fremont | $25,222 | $4,720 |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center | Kearney | $52,470 | $8,108 |
| Chi Health Lakeside | Omaha | $48,361 | $7,660 |
| Great Plains Health | North Platte | $50,210 | $8,327 |
| Regional West Medical Center | Scottsbluff | $40,786 | $6,313 |
| Faith Regional Health Services | Norfolk | $46,995 | $10,482 |
| Chi Health Good Samaritan | Kearney | $49,664 | $10,357 |
| Bellevue Medical Center, Llc | Bellevue | $41,773 | $8,638 |
Billed charges are a hospital's list price and are typically far higher than what is actually paid. The Avg Medicare Payment column shows what Medicare actually reimbursed at that Nebraska facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2023).