Kearney County Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Average Cost
42x
the federal fair-price benchmark
833
7 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Kearney County Hospitalcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaving of shoulder bone using endoscope | 29826 | $2,881,972 | $148 | +$2,881,824 |
| Removal of tonsils and adenoid glands, patient younger than age 12 | 42820 | $912,121 | $261 | +$911,860 |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | 47562 | $1,820,970 | $632 | +$1,820,338 |
| Removal of one knee cartilage using an endoscope | 29881 | $1,367,335 | $516 | +$1,366,819 |
| Repair of groin hernia patient age 5 years or older | 49505 | $1,150,104 | $508 | +$1,149,596 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope | 45385 | $818,732 | $500 | +$818,232 |
| Removal of one or more breast growth, open procedure | 19120 | $794,933 | $573 | +$794,360 |
About Kearney County Hospital Pricing
Kearney County Hospital in Minden, NE charges 42x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 7procedures 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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