Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities in Nebraska
What 5 hospitals in Nebraska charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities (DRG 483), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$64,358
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$17,150
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$15,565
Average per stay
State rank
#1 of 39
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Nebraska billed an average of $64,358 for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities, about 3.8 times the average total payment of $17,150. That payment is 24% below the U.S. average of $22,521.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $17,150Billed $64,358
About 27¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Nebraska billed for this stay.
Nebraska hospitals: major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities
Every Nebraska hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Surgical HospitalLincoln | 23 | $42,537 | $16,877 | $15,200 |
| The Nebraska Methodist HospitalOmaha | 21 | $67,751 | $17,956 | $16,188 |
| Nebraska Orthopaedic HospitalOmaha | 16 | $45,836 | $17,021 | $15,695 |
| Alegent Health Lakeside HospitalOmaha | 15 | $90,635 | $16,964 | $15,433 |
| Bellevue Medical CenterBellevue | 14 | $88,129 | $16,739 | $15,226 |
Lowest and highest payments in Nebraska
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Bellevue Medical CenterBellevue, NE | $16,739 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Surgical HospitalLincoln, NE | $16,877 |
| Alegent Health Lakeside HospitalOmaha, NE | $16,964 |
| Nebraska Orthopaedic HospitalOmaha, NE | $17,021 |
| The Nebraska Methodist HospitalOmaha, NE | $17,956 |
Highest
| The Nebraska Methodist HospitalOmaha, NE | $17,956 |
|---|---|
| Nebraska Orthopaedic HospitalOmaha, NE | $17,021 |
| Alegent Health Lakeside HospitalOmaha, NE | $16,964 |
| Lincoln Surgical HospitalLincoln, NE | $16,877 |
| Bellevue Medical CenterBellevue, NE | $16,739 |
Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities in other states
Questions
How much does major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities cost in Nebraska?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities (DRG 483) at 5 hospitals in Nebraska was billed at $64,358 on average, while the average total payment was $17,150, of which Medicare paid $15,565. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Nebraska, average charges were 3.8 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.