Critical care (first hour) cost in Nebraska
In Nebraska, 17 hospitals publish a cash price for critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes: from $258.12 to $2,250.36, with a median of $608.00. The lowest price is at Nebraska Methodist Hospital (Omaha). The highest price is 8.7× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 99291. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$258.12Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Median$608.00half pay less
Highest$2,250.36in Nebraska
Lowest saves$349.88vs the median
Hospitals in Nebraska, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital lowest Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA Hosp-C1 Critical care 30-74 min | $258.12 | $717.00 | Feb 14, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Fremont Health Fremont · Fremont, NE EVM - Critical Care First Hour | $274.91 | $743.00 | Feb 16, 2026 source file |
| Bellevue Medical Center Bellevue · Omaha, NE-IA Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | $341.25 | $525.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | $341.25 | $525.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Plainview · Norfolk, NE PC OFFICE VISIT CRITICAL CARE | $456.12 | $543.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Memorial Hospital, Schuyler Schuyler · Columbus, NE PC OFFICE VISIT CRITICAL CARE | $461.55 | $543.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Heart Hospital Lincoln · Lincoln, NE HC ED VISIT CRITICAL CARE | $531.76 | $1,156.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Banner Ogallala Community Hospital Ogallala · Ogallala, NE PF ED VISIT CRIT CARE 1ST 30-74MIN | $541.91 | $998.00 | Feb 12, 2026 source file |
| York General Hospital York · York, NE Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | $608.00 | $608.00 | Jul 22, 2026 source file |
| St. Mary's Community Hospital Nebraska City · Nebraska City, NE PC CRITICAL CARE | $650.72 | $784.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center Lincoln · Lincoln, NE HC ED VISIT CRITICAL CARE | $1,297.00 | $2,594.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Kearney · Kearney, NE HC ED VISIT CRITICAL CARE | $1,715.93 | $2,813.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Saint Francis Medical Center Grand Island · Grand Island, NE HC ED VISIT CRITICAL CARE | $1,804.22 | $3,058.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Papillion · Omaha, NE-IA HC ED VISIT CRITICAL CARE | $2,250.36 | $5,358.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC ED VISIT CRITICAL CARE | $2,250.36 | $5,358.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC ED VISIT CRITICAL CARE | $2,250.36 | $5,358.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| CHI Health Bergan Mercy Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC ED VISIT CRITICAL CARE | $2,250.36 | $5,358.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | 7 | $258.12 | $2,250.36 |
| Lincoln, NE | 2 | $531.76 | $914.38 |
| Columbus, NE | 1 | $461.55 | $461.55 |
| Fremont, NE | 1 | $274.91 | $274.91 |
| Grand Island, NE | 1 | $1,804.22 | $1,804.22 |
| Kearney, NE | 1 | $1,715.93 | $1,715.93 |
| Nebraska City, NE | 1 | $650.72 | $650.72 |
| Norfolk, NE | 1 | $456.12 | $456.12 |
| Ogallala, NE | 1 | $541.91 | $541.91 |
| York, NE | 1 | $608.00 | $608.00 |
What it is
This code bills care for a life-threatening illness or injury for the first 30 to 74 minutes. It appears on emergency department bills after serious cases and in intensive care.
What the price covers
The price is the hospital's charge. Additional half hours use 99292, and the doctor bills separately.
Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes in other states
- Alabama$4,524.50
- Alaska$1,600.82
- Arizona$2,082.16
- Arkansas$644.80
- California$5,487.56
- Colorado$3,477.39
- Connecticut$920.00
- Delaware$2,590.56
- Florida$3,959.15
- Georgia$2,308.02
- Hawaii$3,834.30
- Idaho$3,661.00
- Illinois$2,025.00
- Indiana$2,109.15
- Iowa$504.00
- Kansas$2,868.80
- Kentucky$2,806.19
- Louisiana$543.04
- Maine$675.50
- Maryland$611.00
- Massachusetts$2,185.25
- Michigan$1,595.06
- Minnesota$1,598.02
- Mississippi$553.95
- Missouri$616.85
- Montana$580.00
- Nevada$940.50
- New Hampshire$614.54
- New Jersey$1,063.79
- New Mexico$1,240.51
- New York$1,418.00
- North Carolina$2,536.24
- North Dakota$1,791.39
- Ohio$2,937.75
- Oklahoma$810.05
- Oregon$830.40
- Pennsylvania$1,845.67
- Rhode Island$924.00
- South Carolina$2,519.00
- South Dakota$2,661.20
- Tennessee$699.60
- Texas$2,540.23
- Utah$5,301.16
- Vermont$445.20
- Virginia$2,535.00
- Washington$3,681.99
- West Virginia$637.64
- Wisconsin$1,385.42
- Wyoming$611.77
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.