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Ultrasound Cost in Nebraska (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ultrasound cost in Nebraska?

Where you have an ultrasound done in Nebraska swings the bill from $82 to $270 for identical care. The median cash price across 51 reporting hospitals is $118. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

Where ultrasound costs vary in Nebraska

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Cheapest Ultrasound Providers in Nebraska

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 Genoa Medical Facilities Genoa, NE $56 -$62
2 Cozad Community Hospital Cozad, NE $57 -$61
3 MADONNA REHABILITATION SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - OMAHA CAMPUS NE $57 -$61
4 Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital - Lincoln Campus NE $60 -$58
5 Johnson County Hospital Tecumseh, NE $60 -$58
6 Lexington Regional Health Center Lexington, NE $61 -$57
7 Brodstone Memorial Hospital Superior, NE $71 -$47
8 Franklin County Memorial Hospital Franklin, NE $71 -$47

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Quick take

  • Genoa Medical Facilities is the lowest-cost option at $56 - $62 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $118, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • This dataset covers hospitals only - freestanding ASCs, which routinely run 30-60% cheaper for the same procedure, aren't included, so it's worth asking your doctor whether one is an option.

How where you go changes what you pay for ultrasound

The same ultrasound bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient
$126–$2,019
  • Facility fee $51–$1,547
  • Professional fee $75–$472

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$585–$982
  • Facility fee $510–$510
  • Professional fee $75–$472

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health (CommonSpirit) anchor the Omaha market, with Bryan Health and CHI Health competing in Lincoln. Nebraska prices generally run below national averages in urban markets but above average at rural critical access hospitals, reflecting the cost structure inversion common in frontier health markets. Ultrasound pricing varies more by body part and clinical indication than almost any other imaging type - an OB ultrasound, a vascular duplex study, and an abdominal ultrasound carry different CPT codes and reimbursement rates even though the equipment is the same. Independent imaging centers typically charge 40–60% less than hospital outpatient departments for the same study. The sonographer skill matters more than setting for diagnostic quality.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (2) report prices above $797, including Gothenburg Health at $1,547, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $118 versus $510 inpatient (about 4.3× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Whether the scan happens in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a separate facility fee) or a freestanding imaging center is usually the single biggest driver of price for this procedure.

None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$118
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$24
Out-of-network provider $260+

Frequently asked questions: ultrasound costs in Nebraska

How much does an ultrasound cost in Nebraska?

Across 51 Nebraska hospitals that publish prices, an ultrasound ranges from $53 to $2,962, with a median of $118. Most facilities fall between $72 and $270. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get an ultrasound in Nebraska?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Nebraska data is Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont at about $51. By metro, Lincoln has the lowest median ($97). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is an ultrasound so much cheaper at some Nebraska hospitals?

Prices vary up to 55.9× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Nebraska, the median cash (self-pay) price is $118 versus a median negotiated rate of $42 - about 2.8× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for an ultrasound in Nebraska?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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Other Nebraska Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for Ultrasound

These hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in Nebraska. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.

Provider City Type Est. Cost
ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING SURGERY CENTER, LLC
4024846677 		LINCOLN, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER, LLC
4023451712 		OMAHA, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALEGENT CREIGHTON HEALTH
4025933100 		PAPILLION, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALEGENT CREIGHTON HEALTH
4025824245 		PLAINVIEW, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
ALEGENT CREIGHTON HEALTH
4025824245 		PLAINVIEW, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALEGENT CREIGHTON HEALTH
4025933164 		PAPILLION, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALEGENT CREIGHTON HEALTH
4027178000 		OMAHA, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALEGENT HEALTH
4025933131 		PAPILLION, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
ALEGENT HEALTH BERGAN MERCY HEALTH CENTER
4023333111 		OMAHA, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALEGENT HEALTH BERGAN MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM
4027175300 		OMAHA, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
ALEGENT HEALTH IMMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
4025722291 		OMAHA, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALEGENT HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SCHUYLER
4023524077 		SCHUYLER, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
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ANNIE JEFFREY MEMORIAL COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
4027472031 		OSCEOLA, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
ANNIE JEFFREY MEMORIAL COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
4027472031 		OSCEOLA, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
ANTELOPE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4028874151 		NELIGH, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
ANTELOPE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4028874151 		NELIGH, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
ANTELOPE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4028874151 		NELIGH, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
AVERA ST ANTHONYS HOSPITAL
4023362611 		O'NEILL, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
AVERA ST ANTHONYS HOSPITAL
4023362611 		ONEILL, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BEATRICE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER INC
4022283344 		BEATRICE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BEATRICE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER INC
4022283344 		BEATRICE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BEATRICE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER INC
4022283344 		BEATRICE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER LLC
4025522040 		BELLEVUE, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BOONE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
4023952191 		ALBION, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BOONE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
4023952191 		ALBION, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BOX BUTTE GENERAL HOSPITAL
3087626660 		ALLIANCE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BOX BUTTE GENERAL HOSPITAL
3087626660 		ALLIANCE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BRODSTONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4028793281 		SUPERIOR, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BRYAN HEALTH
4024811111 		LINCOLN, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BRYAN HOSPITAL KEARNEY
3084553600 		KEARNEY, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BRYAN LGH HOSPITAL
4025401499 		LINCOLN, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BRYAN LGH WEST
4024814167 		LINCOLN, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BRYAN MEDICAL CENTER
4029803114 		LINCOLN, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
BRYANLGH WEST MEDICAL CENTER
4024814167 		LINCOLN, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CALLAWAY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
3088362228 		CALLAWAY, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CALLAWAY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
3088362228 		CALLAWAY, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CAMBRIDGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
3086971526 		CAMBRIDGE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CAMBRIDGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
3086973329 		CAMBRIDGE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CENTRAL PLAINS PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY PC
3088652737 		KEARNEY, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
CHADRON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CORP.
3084324305 		CHADRON, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CHADRON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CORP.
3084325586 		CHADRON, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CHASE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
3088827111 		IMPERIAL, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CHASE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
3088827111 		IMPERIAL, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CHERRY COUNTY HOSPITAL
4023762525 		VALENTINE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CHERRY COUNTY HOSPITAL
4023763770 		VALENTINE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CHERRY COUNTY HOSPITAL
4023762525 		VALENTINE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CHILDRENS PHYSICIANS CLINIC
4029557575 		OMAHA, NE Children's Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CHOICE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
4023919100 		OMAHA, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
CITY OF GENOA
4029932283 		GENOA, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CITY OF GENOA
4029932283 		GENOA, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
COLONOSCOPY CENTER INC
4023431122 		OMAHA, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC
4025647118 		COLUMBUS, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
3083442650 		MCCOOK, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
3083442650 		MC COOK, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
4022692011 		SYRACUSE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
4022692011 		SYRACUSE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
COZAD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
3087842261 		COZAD, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CREIGHTON AREA HEALTH SERVICES
4023585700 		CREIGHTON, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CREIGHTON AREA HEALTH SERVICES
4023585700 		CREIGHTON, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CREIGHTON SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, L.L.C.
4024494000 		OMAHA, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICAL THERAPY
4024494244 		OMAHA, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CRETE AREA MEDICAL CENTER
4028262102 		CRETE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
CRETE AREA MEDICAL CENTER
4028262102 		CRETE, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
DAVENPORT SURGICAL LLC
4027398146 		OMAHA, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
DENENBERG FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
4023917640 		OMAHA, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
DERMATOLOGY SURGERY CENTER, PC
4023304555 		OMAHA, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC
4024817222 		LINCOLN, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
DUNDY COUNTY HOSPITAL
3084232204 		BENKELMAN, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
ERHLING BERQUIST HOSPITAL
4022942056 		OFFUTT A F B, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS' HOME
4024986509 		OMAHA, NE Children's Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
FILLMORE COUNTY HOSPITAL
4027593167 		GENEVA, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
FINKLE COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER, P.C.
4029262639 		OMAHA, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
FRANCISCAN CARE SERVICES INC
4023722404 		WEST POINT, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
FREMONT HEALTH
4027211610 		FREMONT, NE Rural Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
FREMONT SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
4029417050 		FREMONT, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
GARDEN COUNTY HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME
3087723283 		OSHKOSH, NE Rural Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
3088657100 		KEARNEY, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
3088652000 		KEARNEY, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
GORDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3082820401 		GORDON, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
GOTHENBURG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3085373661 		GOTHENBURG, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
GRAND ISLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
3082332688 		GRAND ISLAND, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
GRAND ISLAND SURGICAL CENTER LLC
3083846400 		GRAND ISLAND, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
HARLAN COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM
3089282151 		ALMA, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
HASTINGS HEART INSTITUTE LLC
4024615064 		HASTINGS, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
HASTINGS SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
4024625441 		HASTINGS, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
HEAD AND NECK SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC
4024885812 		LINCOLN, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
HEALTHSERVICESONE, P.C.
3088652500 		KEARNEY, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
HEARTLAND CATARACT & LASER SURGERY CENTER, INC.
4026820688 		BELLEVUE, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
HEARTLAND CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
4027174200 		OMAHA, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
HENDERSON HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INC.
4027234512 		HENDERSON, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
3087544421 		SAINT PAUL, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
3087544421 		SAINT PAUL, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
HUMAN PERFORMANCE TESTING
4023726760 		WEST POINT, NE General Acute Care Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
INNOVATIVE SURGICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
4025628795 		COLUMBUS, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
4027293351 		FAIRBURY, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
JENNIE M MELHAM MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
3088724100 		BROKEN BOW, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
JOHNSON COUNTY HOSPITAL
4023353361 		TECUMSEH, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
KEARNEY AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
3088652670 		KEARNEY, NE Ambulatory Surgical Center -
KEARNEY CO HEALTH SERVICES
3088323400 		MINDEN, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.
KEARNEY CO HEALTH SERVICES
3088323400 		MINDEN, NE Critical Access Hospital $126–$2,019 bundled est.

Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.

Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.

What matters before you schedule

ASC vs. hospital

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than ASCs or independent centers for the same ultrasound - same outcome, very different bill. The ER charges the most of any setting and should only be used when the situation is medically urgent. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.

Cost by type

Which type your doctor orders for this ultrasound changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe.

This is shoppable

Ultrasound is elective and schedulable, so you have time to compare facilities before booking - hospital outpatient prices often run 2-4x higher than alternative settings for the identical clinical outcome.

What to ask before you book

Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for ultrasound before you schedule.

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About the Author

John Caruso, FSA, MAAA

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