CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$2,721 - $5,089
from 2 insurers · median $3,905
Aetna$5,089
Insurer A*$2,721
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $3,6756% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Critical Access HospitalVoluntary Non-Profit - Private
Crete Area Medical Center
Bryan Health · Crete, NE
2910 Betten Drive, Crete, NE 68333(402) 826-2101
34
In-network payers
166
Disclosed rate categories
24
Beds
About this hospital
Crete Area Medical Center is a 24-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in Crete, NE, affiliated with Bryan Health. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 34 in-network payers and 166 disclosed rate categories.
CCN (Medicare provider number)
281354
NPI
1063463958
Type
Critical Access Hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Beds
24
Insurance Accepted
Insurance acceptance may vary by specific plan, network status, and services required. Contact your insurance provider or the hospital's billing department to confirm coverage details.
AmbetterAmeri HealthAspirus Health PlanAvera Health PlansBanner HealthCentene
Prices for common services
The 24 services Crete Area Medical Center most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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CT imaging
CT of the chest, with contrast
CPT 71260
$1,476 - $2,740
from 2 insurers · median $2,108
Aetna$2,740
Insurer A*$1,476
Medicare $179Nearby hospitals $1,53537% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Mammography
Screening mammography, bilateral
CPT 77067
$232 - $451
from 2 insurers · median $341
Blue Cross$232
Insurer A*$451
Medicare $92Nearby hospitals $3158% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT head or brain without contrast
CPT 70450
$1,337
negotiated rate
AetnaNot published
Insurer A*$1,337
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $1,374In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$1,954 - $3,698
from 2 insurers · median $2,826
Aetna$3,698
Insurer A*$1,954
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $2,44516% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT angiography of chest blood vessels
CPT 71275
$3,325
negotiated rate
Aetna$3,325
Medicare $179Nearby hospitals $2,88415% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$2,423
negotiated rate
Aetna$2,423
Medicare $558Nearby hospitals $2,339In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$135 - $362
from 2 insurers · median $248
Blue Cross$135
Insurer A*$362
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $2336% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$4,729
negotiated rate
Aetna$4,729
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $4,08616% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast
CPT 73721
$1,484 - $2,653
from 2 insurers · median $2,069
Aetna$2,653
Insurer A*$1,484
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $1,998In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Laboratory and pathology
Comprehensive metabolic panel
CPT 80053
$134 - $158
from 2 insurers · median $146
Blue Cross$134
Insurer A*$158
Medicare $11Nearby hospitals $144In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT 45380
$2,460
negotiated rate
Aetna$2,460
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $2,81813% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
$2,208
negotiated rate
Aetna$2,208
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $2,98426% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Complete abdominal ultrasound
CPT 76700
$695 - $983
from 2 insurers · median $839
Aetna$983
Insurer A*$695
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $801In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$1,378
negotiated rate
Aetna$1,378
Medicare $927Nearby hospitals $2,38942% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of the abdomen
CPT 76705
$798
negotiated rate
Aetna$798
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $67818% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Foot X-ray, at least three views
CPT 73630
$255 - $333
from 2 insurers · median $294
Blue Cross$255
Insurer A*$333
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $307In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Laboratory and pathology
Complete blood count with differential
CPT 85025
$83 - $97
from 2 insurers · median $90
Blue Cross$83
Insurer A*$97
Medicare $8Nearby hospitals $88In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Knee X-ray, three views
CPT 73562
$263 - $563
from 2 insurers · median $413
Blue Cross$263
Insurer A*$563
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $33423% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Ultrasound of veins in one limb or a limited bilateral study
CPT 93971
$1,118
negotiated rate
Aetna$1,118
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $80639% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Nuclear imaging
Nuclear imaging of blood flow to the heart, multiple studies
CPT 78452
$2,382
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$2,382
Medicare $1,323Nearby hospitals $2,355In line with nearby hospitals
Hospital reports nuclear medicine services to CMS
X-ray and bone density
Ankle X-ray, at least three views
CPT 73610
$244 - $346
from 2 insurers · median $295
Blue Cross$244
Insurer A*$346
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $294In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of an upper-extremity joint, without contrast
CPT 73221
$2,773
negotiated rate
Aetna$2,773
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $2,50511% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Diagnostic colonoscopy
CPT 45378
$1,584
negotiated rate
Aetna$1,584
Medicare $950Nearby hospitals $2,62540% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
How the insurers pay at Crete Area Medical Center
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 22 | 833% | 13 | 5 |
| Insurer B* | 14 | 630% | 0 | 0 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 0 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 24 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Crete Area Medical Center.
Location
2910 Betten Drive, Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-2101
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Frequently asked questions
About Crete Area Medical Center's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at Crete Area Medical Center?
For MRI lumbar spine without contrast (CPT 72148), published negotiated rates at Crete Area Medical Center range from $1,954 to $3,698 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $3,698. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,445. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at Crete Area Medical Center?
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Crete Area Medical Center range from $2,721 to $5,089 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $5,089. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $3,675. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at Crete Area Medical Center?
For Colonoscopy with biopsy (CPT 45380), published negotiated rates at Crete Area Medical Center range from $2,460 to $2,460 across 1 insurers. Aetna's rate is $2,460. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,818. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a mammogram cost at Crete Area Medical Center?
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Crete Area Medical Center range from $232 to $451 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $232. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $315. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many beds does Crete Area Medical Center have?
Crete Area Medical Center has 24 beds. Facility type: Critical Access Hospital.
Where is Crete Area Medical Center and what is its phone number?
Crete Area Medical Center is located at 2910 Betten Drive, Crete, NE 68333. Its main phone number is (402) 826-2101.
What is Crete Area Medical Center's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
Crete Area Medical Center's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 281354.
What is Crete Area Medical Center's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Crete Area Medical Center is 1063463958.
What health system is Crete Area Medical Center part of?
Crete Area Medical Center is affiliated with Bryan Health.
Which insurance plans are in network at Crete Area Medical Center?
Crete Area Medical Center lists 34 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ambetter, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
What price transparency data is available for Crete Area Medical Center?
166 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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