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Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in Nebraska (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Spinal Fusion Surgery costs $11,749 on average without insurance in Nebraska, based on actual CMS data from 19 hospitals. Prices range from $1,680 to $39,020 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

19 hospitals in Nebraska report pricing for spinal fusion surgery. The average cash price is $11,749.

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Hospitals

in Nebraska

Average List Price

$14,582

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$11,749

19% below list price

Price Range

$1,680 – $39,020

23.2x spread

Hospital Prices in Nebraska

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES Voluntary non-profit - Church	NORFOLK	$1,680	$1,052-37%	$18,370 – $20,207	0.1/10
BOX BUTTE GENERAL HOSPITAL Government - Local	ALLIANCE	$1,969	$1,772-10%	—	0.1/10
REGIONAL WEST MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	SCOTTSBLUFF	$4,481	$2,689-40%	$1,571 – $26,215	0.1/10
SIDNEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	SIDNEY	$4,387	$4,387	$2,006 – $4,088	0.1/10
MIDWEST SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC Physician	OMAHA	$35,957	$21,574-40%	$9,696 – $36,561	0.1/10
LINCOLN SURGICAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	LINCOLN	$39,020	$39,020	$12,332 – $45,048	0.1/10
BOYS TOWN NATIONAL RESEARCH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	BOYS TOWN	N/A	N/A	$19,128 – $34,439	0.1/10
FILLMORE COUNTY HOSPITAL Government - Local	GENEVA	N/A	N/A	$1,539 – $3,988	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN Voluntary non-profit - Church	KEARNEY	N/A	N/A	$957 – $38,653	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH BERGAN MERCY Voluntary non-profit - Private	OMAHA	N/A	N/A	$380 – $37,816	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH ST. FRANCIS Voluntary non-profit - Church	GRAND ISLAND	N/A	N/A	$615 – $39,148	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH LAKESIDE Voluntary non-profit - Church	OMAHA	N/A	N/A	$1,110 – $39,787	0.1/10
VALLEY COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM Government - Local	ORD	N/A	N/A	$1,571 – $5,074	0.1/10
ST FRANCIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	WEST POINT	N/A	N/A	$1,777 – $1,866	0.1/10
CHILDREN'S NEBRASKA Voluntary non-profit - Private	OMAHA	N/A	N/A	$33,764 – $36,127	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH NEBRASKA HEART Voluntary non-profit - Private	LINCOLN	N/A	N/A	$1,860 – $39,403	0.1/10
HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other	ST PAUL	N/A	N/A	$1,308 – $7,360	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH MIDLANDS Voluntary non-profit - Church	PAPILLION	N/A	N/A	$904 – $39,787	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL Voluntary non-profit - Private	OMAHA	N/A	N/A	$602 – $39,787	0.1/10

FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

NORFOLK, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$1,680

Cash Price

$1,052-37%

Negotiated Range

$18,370 – $20,207

BOX BUTTE GENERAL HOSPITAL

ALLIANCE, NE · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$1,969

Cash Price

$1,772-10%

REGIONAL WEST MEDICAL CENTER

SCOTTSBLUFF, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,481

Cash Price

$2,689-40%

Negotiated Range

$1,571 – $26,215

SIDNEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SIDNEY, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,387

Cash Price

$4,387

Negotiated Range

$2,006 – $4,088

MIDWEST SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC

OMAHA, NE · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$35,957

Cash Price

$21,574-40%

Negotiated Range

$9,696 – $36,561

LINCOLN SURGICAL HOSPITAL

LINCOLN, NE · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$39,020

Cash Price

$39,020

Negotiated Range

$12,332 – $45,048

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

$19,128 – $34,439

FILLMORE COUNTY HOSPITAL

GENEVA, NE · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,539 – $3,988

CHI HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN

KEARNEY, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$957 – $38,653

CHI HEALTH BERGAN MERCY

OMAHA, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$380 – $37,816

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 – $39,148

CHI HEALTH LAKESIDE

OMAHA, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,110 – $39,787

VALLEY COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM

ORD, NE · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,571 – $5,074

ST FRANCIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

WEST POINT, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,777 – $1,866

CHILDREN'S NEBRASKA

OMAHA, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$33,764 – $36,127

CHI HEALTH NEBRASKA HEART

LINCOLN, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,860 – $39,403

HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

ST PAUL, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,308 – $7,360

CHI HEALTH MIDLANDS

PAPILLION, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$904 – $39,787

CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL

OMAHA, NE · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$602 – $39,787

Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in Other States

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What Affects Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in Nebraska

If you're researching spinal fusion surgery costs in Nebraska, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.

Surgical costs for spinal fusion surgery in Nebraska are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.

Based on data from 19 hospitals in Nebraska, spinal fusion surgery prices range from $1,680 to $39,020 — a 23.2x 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

The setting where spinal fusion surgery is performed in Nebraska significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.

For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.

Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Nebraska

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access spinal fusion surgery 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 spinal fusion surgery is $11,749, which is 19% lower than the average list price of $14,582. 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in Nebraska

How much does Spinal Fusion Surgery cost in Nebraska?▼

The average cash price for spinal fusion surgery in Nebraska is $11,749. Prices range from $1,680 to $39,020 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do Spinal Fusion Surgery prices vary so much in Nebraska?▼

Hospital prices for spinal fusion 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 Spinal Fusion Surgery by paying cash?▼

Yes. In Nebraska, the average cash price for spinal fusion surgery is $11,749, which is 19% below the average list price of $14,582. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for Spinal Fusion 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 spinal fusion surgery. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover Spinal Fusion Surgery?▼

Most health insurance plans cover spinal fusion 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.