Cost of a ER Visit (Low) Visit
in Nebraska
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Nebraska's rural geography creates unique challenges for emergency care access, with many residents traveling significant distances to reach facilities equipped for low-severity ER visits. For ER Visit (Low) services in Nebraska, patients typically pay between $44 and $171, with a median cost of $71 based on negotiated insurance rates. The state maintains nearly 4,000 active ER Visit (Low) providers across its hospital systems and urgent care networks, offering patients multiple options for non-emergency medical needs that still require immediate attention.
Average
$95
Median
$71
Lowest
$44
Highest
$171
Providers
3,950
2% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does er visit (low severity) compare to related procedures in Nebraska?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER Visit (Moderate Severity) Emergency department visit, moderate severity | 99284 | $83 | $120 | $291 | 3,953 |
| ER Visit (High Severity) Emergency department visit, high severity | 99285 | $123 | $162 | $422 | 3,954 |
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 99283 — Emergency department visit, low to moderate 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 99283 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99283 (Emergency department visit, low to moderate severity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99283 covers: the provider's professional fee for er visit (low 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 (Low) Visit Costs Vary Across Nebraska
Nebraska's ER Visit (Low) costs run approximately 1% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower overall cost of living and moderate insurance market competition. The state's vast rural geography creates significant cost and access variations between metropolitan areas like Omaha-Lincoln and the state's frontier counties.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Nebraska's two major metropolitan areas, Omaha and Lincoln, concentrate most specialized emergency care facilities, while rural counties often rely on critical access hospitals with limited 24/7 staffing. This geographic disparity means rural residents may travel 50+ miles for certain low-severity ER services, though many rural hospitals excel at initial evaluation and appropriate referral. Urban areas typically offer more urgent care alternatives that can handle low-severity cases at lower cost than traditional emergency departments.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Major health systems like Nebraska Medicine, CHI Health, and Bryan Health operate most emergency departments in Nebraska's urban areas, with higher overhead costs reflected in facility fees. Independent and critical access hospitals in rural areas often have lower facility fees but may have limited diagnostic capabilities for complex cases. Hospital-owned urgent care centers provide a middle ground, offering ER-level capabilities at reduced facility fees.
Insurance Market Competition in Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska holds significant market share alongside national insurers like UnitedHealthcare and Aetna, creating moderate competition that benefits consumers through negotiated rate transparency. The relatively concentrated market means most major hospitals have established contracts with all major insurers, reducing out-of-network surprises. Limited insurer competition in some rural markets can result in higher negotiated rates at smaller hospitals.
Physician Supply and Demand in Nebraska
With nearly 4,000 active ER Visit (Low) providers across the state, Nebraska maintains adequate physician supply in urban areas but faces shortages in rural counties. This supply-demand imbalance contributes to higher per-visit costs in underserved areas where emergency physicians handle broader case volumes. Many Nebraska hospitals use telemedicine and physician assistants to extend emergency care expertise to rural areas, helping control costs while maintaining care quality.
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 (Low) Costs in Nebraska
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99283)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania Range: $47 – $693 | $271 |
| 2 | Wisconsin Range: $56 – $355 | $180 |
| 3 | Illinois Range: $57 – $252 | $133 |
| 4 | Maine Range: $86 – $184 | $131 |
| 5 | New Hampshire Range: $59 – $204 | $130 |
| 6 | Michigan Range: $54 – $252 | $126 |
| 7 | Iowa Range: $44 – $218 | $119 |
| 8 | Rhode Island Range: $40 – $204 | $111 |
| 9 | California Range: $80 – $153 | $107 |
| 10 | Vermont Range: $53 – $171 | $107 |
| 11 | Indiana Range: $57 – $171 | $105 |
| 12 | New York Range: $47 – $202 | $105 |
| 13 | Washington Range: $57 – $167 | $101 |
| 14 | Colorado Range: $54 – $159 | $99 |
| 15 | Wyoming Range: $54 – $155 | $97 |
| 16 | Idaho Range: $60 – $142 | $96 |
| 17 | Nebraska Range: $44 – $171 | $95 |
| 18 | Massachusetts Range: $40 – $206 | $95 |
| 19 | Utah Range: $53 – $139 | $93 |
| 20 | District of Columbia Range: $49 – $142 | $92 |
| 21 | Maryland Range: $43 – $162 | $91 |
| 22 | Connecticut Range: $53 – $153 | $90 |
| 23 | Georgia Range: $53 – $143 | $90 |
| 24 | Alaska Range: $69 – $118 | $89 |
| 25 | New Mexico Range: $54 – $139 | $88 |
| 26 | Kentucky Range: $40 – $139 | $88 |
| 27 | Hawaii Range: $54 – $139 | $87 |
| 28 | Texas Range: $54 – $118 | $86 |
| 29 | North Carolina Range: $51 – $136 | $85 |
| 30 | New Jersey Range: $44 – $142 | $84 |
| 31 | South Carolina Range: $51 – $128 | $83 |
| 32 | Arkansas Range: $51 – $115 | $81 |
| 33 | Nevada Range: $60 – $108 | $81 |
| 34 | Alabama Range: $49 – $131 | $80 |
| 35 | Virginia Range: $47 – $119 | $79 |
| 36 | Arizona Range: $53 – $107 | $77 |
| 37 | Ohio Range: $43 – $117 | $77 |
| 38 | Minnesota Range: $40 – $145 | $75 |
| 39 | Tennessee Range: $51 – $105 | $75 |
| 40 | Oklahoma Range: $51 – $104 | $75 |
| 41 | Delaware Range: $60 – $90 | $74 |
| 42 | Missouri Range: $52 – $99 | $74 |
| 43 | Mississippi Range: $51 – $104 | $73 |
| 44 | Montana Range: $40 – $91 | $70 |
| 45 | Kansas Range: $51 – $91 | $70 |
| 46 | Florida Range: $35 – $110 | $67 |
| 47 | West Virginia Range: $40 – $115 | $65 |
| 48 | Louisiana Range: $40 – $87 | $63 |
| 49 | Oregon Range: $40 – $108 | $63 |
| 50 | North Dakota Range: $40 – $91 | $57 |
| 51 | South Dakota Range: $40 – $88 | $56 |