Lumbar Discectomy Cost in Nebraska
Last updated: May 2026
Lumbar Discectomy costs an average of $9,438 (cash/self-pay price) in Nebraska, based on data from 19 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $2,296 to $56,472 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
19 hospitals in Nebraska report pricing for lumbar discectomy. The average cash price is $9,438.
19
in Nebraska
$13,796
gross charge
$9,438
32% below list price
$2,296 – $56,472
24.6x spread
Hospital Prices in Nebraska
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGIONAL WEST MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SCOTTSBLUFF | $2,345 | $1,407-40% | $804 – $10,063 | 0.1/10 | |
| SIDNEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SIDNEY | $2,296 | $2,296 | $1,051 – $2,139 | 0.1/10 | |
| BOX BUTTE GENERAL HOSPITAL Government - Local | ALLIANCE | $3,069 | $2,762-10% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES Voluntary non-profit - Church | NORFOLK | $6,187 | $3,873-37% | $7,136 – $7,849 | 0.1/10 | |
| LINCOLN SURGICAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | LINCOLN | $12,405 | $12,405 | $3,952 – $14,287 | 0.1/10 | |
| MIDWEST SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC Physician | OMAHA | $56,472 | $33,883-40% | $6,962 – $14,202 | 0.1/10 | |
| BOYS TOWN NATIONAL RESEARCH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BOYS TOWN | N/A | N/A | $5,778 – $10,210 | 0.1/10 | |
| FILLMORE COUNTY HOSPITAL Government - Local | GENEVA | N/A | N/A | $788 – $2,087 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN Voluntary non-profit - Church | KEARNEY | N/A | N/A | $1,660 – $33,092 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI HEALTH BERGAN MERCY Voluntary non-profit - Private | OMAHA | N/A | N/A | $1,660 – $42,807 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI HEALTH ST. FRANCIS Voluntary non-profit - Church | GRAND ISLAND | N/A | N/A | $1,660 – $27,165 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI HEALTH LAKESIDE Voluntary non-profit - Church | OMAHA | N/A | N/A | $1,660 – $42,807 | 0.1/10 | |
| VALLEY COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM Government - Local | ORD | N/A | N/A | $804 – $2,596 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST FRANCIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WEST POINT | N/A | N/A | $909 – $955 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHILDREN'S NEBRASKA Voluntary non-profit - Private | OMAHA | N/A | N/A | $10,010 – $10,710 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI HEALTH NEBRASKA HEART Voluntary non-profit - Private | LINCOLN | N/A | N/A | $1,660 – $15,961 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | ST PAUL | N/A | N/A | $670 – $3,765 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI HEALTH MIDLANDS Voluntary non-profit - Church | PAPILLION | N/A | N/A | $1,660 – $42,807 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL Voluntary non-profit - Private | OMAHA | N/A | N/A | $1,660 – $42,807 | 0.1/10 |
SCOTTSBLUFF, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,345
Cash Price
$1,407-40%
Negotiated Range
$804 – $10,063
SIDNEY, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,296
Cash Price
$2,296
Negotiated Range
$1,051 – $2,139
ALLIANCE, NE · Government - Local
List Price
$3,069
Cash Price
$2,762-10%
NORFOLK, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$6,187
Cash Price
$3,873-37%
Negotiated Range
$7,136 – $7,849
LINCOLN, NE · Proprietary
List Price
$12,405
Cash Price
$12,405
Negotiated Range
$3,952 – $14,287
OMAHA, NE · Physician
List Price
$56,472
Cash Price
$33,883-40%
Negotiated Range
$6,962 – $14,202
BOYS TOWN, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,778 – $10,210
GENEVA, NE · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$788 – $2,087
KEARNEY, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,660 – $33,092
OMAHA, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,660 – $42,807
GRAND ISLAND, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,660 – $27,165
OMAHA, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,660 – $42,807
ORD, NE · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$804 – $2,596
WEST POINT, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$909 – $955
OMAHA, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$10,010 – $10,710
LINCOLN, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,660 – $15,961
ST PAUL, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$670 – $3,765
PAPILLION, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,660 – $42,807
OMAHA, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,660 – $42,807
Lumbar Discectomy Cost in Other States
What Affects Lumbar Discectomy Cost in Nebraska
Hospital charges for lumbar discectomy in Nebraska vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
The price of lumbar discectomy varies based on hospital size, ownership type (nonprofit vs. for-profit), and whether the facility belongs to a large health system. Consolidated systems often maintain higher prices due to reduced local competition.
Based on data from 19 hospitals in Nebraska, lumbar discectomy prices range from $2,296 to $56,472 — a 24.6x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Nebraska
Hospital pricing for lumbar discectomy in Nebraska varies based on facility size, ownership type, and local market competition. Larger health systems and academic medical centers often have higher chargemaster prices, while community hospitals and outpatient clinics may offer more competitive rates.
When comparing options for lumbar discectomy, consider both price and quality metrics. MyCareCost includes compliance and quality data alongside pricing to help you make a more informed decision.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Nebraska
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access lumbar discectomy at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Nebraska offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In Nebraska, the average cash price for lumbar discectomy is $9,438, which is 32% lower than the average list price of $13,796. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.