Cost of a ER Visit (Moderate) Visit
in Nebraska
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Nebraska's rural healthcare landscape presents unique challenges, with many residents traveling significant distances to access emergency care across the state's vast geography. For an ER Visit (Moderate) in Nebraska, patients typically pay between $83 and $291, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $120 based on negotiated insurance rates. With nearly 4,000 active providers handling moderate-severity emergency visits across the state, patients can browse all available ER Visit (Moderate) options throughout Nebraska's urban centers and rural communities.
Average
$165
Median
$120
Lowest
$83
Highest
$291
Providers
3,953
16% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does er visit (moderate 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 (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 99284 — Emergency department visit, 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 99284 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99284 (Emergency department visit, moderate severity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99284 covers: the provider's professional fee for er visit (moderate 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 (Moderate) Visit Costs Vary Across Nebraska
Nebraska's emergency care costs run approximately 1% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower overall cost of living and moderate healthcare market competition. The state's agricultural economy and dispersed population create unique cost pressures in rural areas where emergency departments serve as primary access points for many residents.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Nebraska's metropolitan areas of Omaha and Lincoln offer multiple emergency department options with competitive pricing, while the state's 83 rural counties often depend on critical access hospitals with limited emergency capabilities. Rural residents frequently travel 30-60 miles for moderate-severity emergency care, creating additional transportation costs alongside medical expenses. This geographic reality means rural Nebraska emergency departments often charge higher per-visit rates to maintain 24/7 staffing.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Large health systems like Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health operate the majority of Nebraska's emergency departments, with their hospital-based facilities typically charging higher rates than standalone emergency centers. These major systems invest heavily in trauma capabilities and specialized equipment, costs that get distributed across all emergency visits including moderate-severity cases. Independent and critical access hospitals in smaller communities often offer more transparent, lower pricing structures.
Insurance Market Competition in Nebraska
BCBS Nebraska dominates the state's insurance market alongside national carriers UHC and Aetna, creating moderate competition that keeps negotiated rates relatively stable across emergency services. This concentrated market means most Nebraska hospitals have established relationships with the major insurers, leading to fairly predictable coverage patterns. The limited number of major players reduces extreme rate variations but may limit aggressive price competition seen in more fragmented markets.
Physician Supply and Demand in Nebraska
With nearly 4,000 providers handling moderate-severity emergency cases across Nebraska, the state maintains adequate emergency medicine capacity in urban areas while facing shortages in rural regions. This supply distribution creates cost pressures in rural areas where emergency physicians command premium compensation for covering vast geographic territories. Urban areas benefit from residency programs at UNMC that help maintain steady physician supply and competitive pricing.
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 (Moderate) Costs in Nebraska
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99284)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $647 | $311 |
| 2 | Illinois Range: $80 – $431 | $223 |
| 3 | Iowa Range: $80 – $371 | $205 |
| 4 | New Hampshire Range: $102 – $307 | $202 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania Range: $55 – $431 | $191 |
| 6 | New York Range: $67 – $374 | $183 |
| 7 | Rhode Island Range: $62 – $374 | $177 |
| 8 | Maine Range: $116 – $233 | $172 |
| 9 | Massachusetts Range: $62 – $368 | $170 |
| 10 | Nebraska Range: $83 – $291 | $165 |
| 11 | Washington Range: $80 – $259 | $161 |
| 12 | Michigan Range: $80 – $291 | $158 |
| 13 | New Mexico Range: $85 – $266 | $158 |
| 14 | Wyoming Range: $85 – $262 | $157 |
| 15 | Colorado Range: $80 – $267 | $157 |
| 16 | Vermont Range: $80 – $257 | $156 |
| 17 | Georgia Range: $84 – $246 | $151 |
| 18 | California Range: $80 – $258 | $142 |
| 19 | Indiana Range: $80 – $258 | $142 |
| 20 | Kentucky Range: $70 – $246 | $140 |
| 21 | North Carolina Range: $80 – $231 | $139 |
| 22 | District of Columbia Range: $80 – $217 | $138 |
| 23 | West Virginia Range: $62 – $174 | $137 |
| 24 | Utah Range: $80 – $228 | $135 |
| 25 | Maryland Range: $80 – $206 | $132 |
| 26 | New Jersey Range: $60 – $237 | $131 |
| 27 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $217 | $130 |
| 28 | Arkansas Range: $80 – $194 | $130 |
| 29 | Virginia Range: $81 – $202 | $129 |
| 30 | Tennessee Range: $85 – $187 | $128 |
| 31 | South Carolina Range: $80 – $206 | $128 |
| 32 | Ohio Range: $75 – $197 | $127 |
| 33 | Missouri Range: $85 – $167 | $124 |
| 34 | Alabama Range: $80 – $195 | $124 |
| 35 | Oklahoma Range: $85 – $169 | $123 |
| 36 | Kansas Range: $86 – $167 | $123 |
| 37 | Texas Range: $80 – $196 | $122 |
| 38 | Arizona Range: $80 – $187 | $122 |
| 39 | Mississippi Range: $86 – $165 | $121 |
| 40 | Idaho Range: $80 – $194 | $121 |
| 41 | Delaware Range: $80 – $157 | $120 |
| 42 | Minnesota Range: $62 – $233 | $119 |
| 43 | Nevada Range: $84 – $184 | $119 |
| 44 | Connecticut Range: $55 – $211 | $118 |
| 45 | Alaska Range: $80 – $194 | $118 |
| 46 | Louisiana Range: $62 – $150 | $104 |
| 47 | Oregon Range: $62 – $183 | $102 |
| 48 | Montana Range: $62 – $145 | $96 |
| 49 | Florida Range: $35 – $190 | $95 |
| 50 | North Dakota Range: $62 – $121 | $82 |
| 51 | South Dakota Range: $62 – $121 | $82 |