CHI Health St. Elizabeth Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
137x
the federal fair-price benchmark
7,476
78 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where CHI Health St. Elizabethcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRYOTHERAPY OF SKIN | 17340 | $11,996 | $53 | +$11,943 |
| PLACE BREAST CATH FOR RAD | 19297 | $18,821 | $83 | +$18,737 |
| INSERT I-AORT PERCUT DEVICE | 33967 | $48,015 | $225 | +$47,790 |
| TREATMENT OF EYELID LESIONS | 68040 | $11,996 | $62 | +$11,934 |
| NJX AA/STRD FEM NERVE NFS | 64448 | $11,996 | $68 | +$11,928 |
| INSERT PESSARY/OTHER DEVICE | 57160 | $11,996 | $70 | +$11,925 |
| NJX AA/STRD SCIATIC NRV NFS | 64446 | $11,996 | $71 | +$11,925 |
| COMPOSITE BYP GRFT PROSVEIN | 35681 | $11,996 | $72 | +$11,924 |
| ESCHAROTOMY ADDL INCISION | 16036 | $11,996 | $73 | +$11,922 |
| INS DEVICE FOR RT GUIDE OPEN | 49412 | $11,996 | $74 | +$11,922 |
| APPENDECTOMY ADD-ON | 44955 | $11,996 | $75 | +$11,921 |
| CLEAN OUT MASTOID CAVITY | 69220 | $11,996 | $78 | +$11,917 |
About CHI Health St. Elizabeth Pricing
CHI Health St. Elizabeth in , NE charges 137x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 78procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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