Cost of a ER Visit (High) Visit
in Nebraska
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Nebraska's largely rural geography means many residents travel significant distances for emergency care, with high-severity ER visits representing critical interventions across the state's 93 counties. ER Visit (High) costs in Nebraska typically range from $123 to $422, with a median negotiated rate of $162 based on transparency data from major insurers. Nearly 4,000 active providers handle high-severity emergency cases throughout Nebraska, from Omaha's trauma centers to rural critical access hospitals.
Average
$236
Median
$162
Lowest
$123
Highest
$422
Providers
3,954
25% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does er visit (high severity) compare to related procedures in Nebraska?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER Visit (Low Severity) Emergency department visit, low severity | 99283 | $44 | $71 | $171 | 3,950 |
| ER Visit (Moderate Severity) Emergency department visit, moderate severity | 99284 | $83 | $120 | $291 | 3,953 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 99285 — Emergency department visit, high severity). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 99285 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99285 (Emergency department visit, high severity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99285 covers: the provider's professional fee for er visit (high severity). It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top-Rated Hospitals in Nebraska
These hospitals in Nebraska are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
OMAHA, NE
OMAHA, NE
SUPERIOR, NE
OMAHA, NE
HOLDREGE, NE
Hospital ratings are based on HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey data published by CMS.
Why ER Visit (High) Visit Costs Vary Across Nebraska
Nebraska's healthcare costs run approximately 1% below the national average, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and more rural population distribution. The state's scattered geography creates unique challenges for emergency care delivery across its 93 counties.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Nebraska's two major metropolitan areas, Omaha and Lincoln, house the state's academic medical centers and trauma facilities, while rural counties rely on critical access hospitals with varying emergency capabilities. This geographic distribution creates significant cost and access disparities, with rural residents often requiring transport to urban centers for high-severity emergencies. The state's vast agricultural regions mean some emergency patients face drives of over 100 miles to reach comprehensive emergency care.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based emergency departments in Nebraska range from large trauma centers like Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health to smaller community hospitals throughout the state's rural areas. Academic medical centers typically charge higher facility fees due to their teaching mission and specialized equipment, while critical access hospitals operate under different Medicare reimbursement structures. The consolidation of rural hospitals in recent years has concentrated high-acuity emergency care in fewer locations.
Insurance Market Competition in Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna represent the dominant insurers in the state, creating moderate competition that helps stabilize negotiated rates for emergency services. The state's relatively small population and rural geography limit the number of insurance competitors, though this also means insurers have established relationships with most hospital systems. Medicaid expansion has increased coverage options for emergency care among lower-income residents.
Physician Supply and Demand in Nebraska
With nearly 4,000 providers handling high-severity emergency cases, Nebraska maintains adequate emergency physician coverage in its metropolitan areas but faces shortages in rural regions. This supply distribution affects both access and pricing, with rural hospitals sometimes relying on locum tenens physicians or telemedicine consultations for specialized emergency care. The state's medical school and residency programs help train emergency physicians, though many graduates leave for higher-paying markets in other states.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — ER Visit (High) Costs in Nebraska
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99285)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $940 | $430 |
| 2 | New Hampshire Range: $150 – $446 | $294 |
| 3 | Illinois Range: $80 – $569 | $285 |
| 4 | Iowa Range: $85 – $538 | $275 |
| 5 | Louisiana Range: $98 – $536 | $261 |
| 6 | New York Range: $80 – $543 | $260 |
| 7 | Maine Range: $170 – $337 | $251 |
| 8 | Nebraska Range: $123 – $422 | $236 |
| 9 | Washington Range: $80 – $379 | $224 |
| 10 | Colorado Range: $80 – $390 | $219 |
| 11 | New Mexico Range: $88 – $389 | $218 |
| 12 | Wyoming Range: $88 – $385 | $217 |
| 13 | Vermont Range: $98 – $356 | $216 |
| 14 | Rhode Island Range: $80 – $429 | $202 |
| 15 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $428 | $202 |
| 16 | Georgia Range: $85 – $333 | $198 |
| 17 | North Carolina Range: $80 – $330 | $188 |
| 18 | District of Columbia Range: $85 – $305 | $185 |
| 19 | Maryland Range: $88 – $298 | $183 |
| 20 | Michigan Range: $80 – $318 | $183 |
| 21 | Utah Range: $80 – $317 | $182 |
| 22 | New Jersey Range: $60 – $348 | $182 |
| 23 | Ohio Range: $85 – $287 | $181 |
| 24 | Mississippi Range: $126 – $250 | $181 |
| 25 | California Range: $80 – $374 | $181 |
| 26 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $313 | $179 |
| 27 | Arkansas Range: $85 – $282 | $178 |
| 28 | Virginia Range: $88 – $293 | $177 |
| 29 | Tennessee Range: $85 – $259 | $170 |
| 30 | South Carolina Range: $80 – $287 | $170 |
| 31 | Missouri Range: $88 – $239 | $168 |
| 32 | Minnesota Range: $91 – $312 | $167 |
| 33 | Oklahoma Range: $85 – $246 | $166 |
| 34 | Kansas Range: $88 – $243 | $166 |
| 35 | Alabama Range: $80 – $257 | $160 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania Range: $55 – $334 | $159 |
| 37 | Arizona Range: $80 – $250 | $157 |
| 38 | Indiana Range: $85 – $298 | $157 |
| 39 | West Virginia Range: $88 – $281 | $155 |
| 40 | Delaware Range: $85 – $203 | $155 |
| 41 | Kentucky Range: $80 – $296 | $155 |
| 42 | Nevada Range: $85 – $267 | $154 |
| 43 | Alaska Range: $80 – $292 | $151 |
| 44 | Connecticut Range: $55 – $320 | $148 |
| 45 | Idaho Range: $80 – $275 | $148 |
| 46 | Oregon Range: $80 – $250 | $142 |
| 47 | Texas Range: $80 – $257 | $142 |
| 48 | Montana Range: $80 – $213 | $124 |
| 49 | North Dakota Range: $91 – $177 | $122 |
| 50 | South Dakota Range: $98 – $161 | $119 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $246 | $114 |