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Cozad Community Hospital Pricing Analysis

P O BOX 108, 300 EAST 12TH ST, Cozad, NE

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

Below average prices

Price Multiplier

16x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

1,418

129 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges about 16x the federal benchmark — pricier than average.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $1,600 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where Cozad Community Hospital charges 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.

Note:This hospital's published data mainly includes major surgical procedures. These charges include the cost of implanted devices (like pacemakers or joint replacements) and facility fees — not just the surgeon's work. The government benchmark shown only reflects the surgeon's fee, so the difference looks larger than it is for these procedures.

Procedure	Code	They Charge	Gov. Benchmark	You Overpay
Er Fac Er Phys Hymenotomy W/drng	56700	$8,652	$182	+$8,470
Aspiration Bladder Ins Suprapubic Cath	51102	$5,839	$241	+$5,598
Er Fac Open Tx Phalangeal Shaft	26735	$12,624	$564	+$12,060

About Cozad Community Hospital

Cozad Community Hospital in Cozad, NE charges about 16x the federal benchmark — pricier than average across 129 procedures 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.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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