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Meniscus Surgery Cost in Nebraska (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Meniscus Surgery costs $5,014 on average without insurance in Nebraska, based on actual CMS data from 23 hospitals. Prices range from $1,458 to $20,000 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

23 hospitals in Nebraska report pricing for meniscus surgery. The average cash price is $5,014.

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Hospitals

in Nebraska

Average List Price

$5,270

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$5,014

5% below list price

Price Range

$1,458 – $20,000

13.7x 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	$1,730	$1,038-40%	$627 – $4,553	0.1/10
SIDNEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	SIDNEY	$1,694	$1,694	$774 – $1,578	0.1/10
PERKINS COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES Government - Hospital District or Authority	GRANT	$1,756	$1,756	$1,756 – $1,756	0.1/10
BOX BUTTE GENERAL HOSPITAL Government - Local	ALLIANCE	$2,326	$2,093-10%	—	0.1/10
ST FRANCIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	WEST POINT	$2,583	$2,583	$709 – $2,480	0.1/10
FILLMORE COUNTY HOSPITAL Government - Local	GENEVA	$3,032	$3,032	$614 – $2,911	0.1/10
FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES Voluntary non-profit - Church	NORFOLK	$6,429	$4,025-37%	$3,241 – $3,565	0.1/10
MIDWEST SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC Physician	OMAHA	$8,247	$4,948-40%	$3,162 – $6,509	0.1/10
HENDERSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	HENDERSON	$6,985	$6,985	—	0.1/10
LINCOLN SURGICAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	LINCOLN	$7,005	$7,005	$1,713 – $7,005	0.1/10
GORDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT Government - Hospital District or Authority	GORDON	$20,000	$20,000	$1,389 – $19,000	0.1/10
ANTELOPE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	NELIGH	$1,458	N/A	$616 – $2,916	0.1/10
BOYS TOWN NATIONAL RESEARCH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	BOYS TOWN	N/A	N/A	$2,600 – $2,600	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL Voluntary non-profit - Private	OMAHA	N/A	N/A	$1,294 – $25,653	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH MIDLANDS Voluntary non-profit - Church	PAPILLION	N/A	N/A	$1,294 – $54,856	0.1/10
HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other	ST PAUL	N/A	N/A	$522 – $2,935	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN Voluntary non-profit - Church	KEARNEY	N/A	N/A	$957 – $11,086	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH BERGAN MERCY Voluntary non-profit - Private	OMAHA	N/A	N/A	$1,294 – $40,799	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH ST. FRANCIS Voluntary non-profit - Church	GRAND ISLAND	N/A	N/A	$615 – $19,277	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH NEBRASKA HEART Voluntary non-profit - Private	LINCOLN	N/A	N/A	$1,294 – $8,632	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH LAKESIDE Voluntary non-profit - Church	OMAHA	N/A	N/A	$1,294 – $41,624	0.1/10
CHILDREN'S NEBRASKA Voluntary non-profit - Private	OMAHA	N/A	N/A	$4,339 – $4,643	0.1/10
VALLEY COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM Government - Local	ORD	N/A	N/A	$627 – $2,024	0.1/10

REGIONAL WEST MEDICAL CENTER

SCOTTSBLUFF, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,730

Cash Price

$1,038-40%

Negotiated Range

$627 – $4,553

SIDNEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SIDNEY, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,694

Cash Price

$1,694

Negotiated Range

$774 – $1,578

PERKINS COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES

GRANT, NE · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$1,756

Cash Price

$1,756

Negotiated Range

$1,756 – $1,756

BOX BUTTE GENERAL HOSPITAL

ALLIANCE, NE · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$2,326

Cash Price

$2,093-10%

ST FRANCIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

WEST POINT, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,583

Cash Price

$2,583

Negotiated Range

$709 – $2,480

FILLMORE COUNTY HOSPITAL

GENEVA, NE · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$3,032

Cash Price

$3,032

Negotiated Range

$614 – $2,911

FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

NORFOLK, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,429

Cash Price

$4,025-37%

Negotiated Range

$3,241 – $3,565

MIDWEST SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC

OMAHA, NE · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$8,247

Cash Price

$4,948-40%

Negotiated Range

$3,162 – $6,509

HENDERSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

HENDERSON, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,985

Cash Price

$6,985

LINCOLN SURGICAL HOSPITAL

LINCOLN, NE · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$7,005

Cash Price

$7,005

Negotiated Range

$1,713 – $7,005

GORDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT

GORDON, NE · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$20,000

Cash Price

$20,000

Negotiated Range

$1,389 – $19,000

ANTELOPE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

NELIGH, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,458

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$616 – $2,916

BOYS TOWN NATIONAL RESEARCH HOSPITAL

BOYS TOWN, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,600 – $2,600

CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL

OMAHA, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,294 – $25,653

CHI HEALTH MIDLANDS

PAPILLION, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,294 – $54,856

HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

ST PAUL, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$522 – $2,935

CHI HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN

KEARNEY, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$957 – $11,086

CHI HEALTH BERGAN MERCY

OMAHA, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,294 – $40,799

CHI HEALTH ST. FRANCIS

GRAND ISLAND, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$615 – $19,277

CHI HEALTH NEBRASKA HEART

LINCOLN, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,294 – $8,632

CHI HEALTH LAKESIDE

OMAHA, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,294 – $41,624

CHILDREN'S NEBRASKA

OMAHA, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,339 – $4,643

VALLEY COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM

ORD, NE · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$627 – $2,024

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What Affects Meniscus Surgery Cost in Nebraska

The cost of meniscus surgery in Nebraska depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.

The total cost of meniscus surgery includes more than the surgeon's fee. Facility charges, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and post-operative care all contribute. Ambulatory surgery centers, where medically appropriate, can offer significant savings compared to hospital settings.

Based on data from 23 hospitals in Nebraska, meniscus surgery prices range from $1,458 to $20,000 — a 13.7x 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

Meniscus surgery in Nebraska can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Nebraska

Self-pay patients in Nebraska often have access to significantly discounted rates for meniscus surgery. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.

In Nebraska, the average cash price for meniscus surgery is $5,014, which is 5% lower than the average list price of $5,270. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meniscus Surgery Cost in Nebraska

How much does Meniscus Surgery cost in Nebraska?▼

The average cash price for meniscus surgery in Nebraska is $5,014. Prices range from $1,458 to $20,000 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do Meniscus Surgery prices vary so much in Nebraska?▼

Hospital prices for meniscus surgery in Nebraska differ based on facility type (hospital vs. independent center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.

Can I get a cheaper Meniscus Surgery by paying cash?▼

Yes. In Nebraska, the average cash price for meniscus surgery is $5,014, which is 5% below the average list price of $5,270. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for Meniscus Surgery in Nebraska?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Nebraska offers the lowest cash price for meniscus surgery. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover Meniscus Surgery?▼

Most health insurance plans cover meniscus surgery when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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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.