CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$2,668 - $5,126
from 2 insurers · median $3,897
Aetna$5,126
Insurer A*$2,668
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $3,40714% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Critical Access HospitalVoluntary Non-Profit - Private
Merrick Medical Center
Bryan Health · Central City, NE
1715 26th Street, Central City, NE 68826(308) 946-3015
1
In-network payers
20
Beds
About this hospital
Merrick Medical Center is a 20-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in Central City, NE, affiliated with Bryan Health. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 1 in-network payers.
CCN (Medicare provider number)
281328
NPI
1992885891
Type
Critical Access Hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Beds
20
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.
Kaiser Permanente
Prices for common services
The 24 services Merrick 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 abdomen and pelvis, without contrast
CPT 74176
$2,185 - $2,398
from 2 insurers · median $2,291
Aetna$2,398
Insurer A*$2,185
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $2,4316% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Mammography
Screening mammography, bilateral
CPT 77067
$232 - $446
from 2 insurers · median $339
Blue Cross$232
Insurer A*$446
Medicare $92Nearby hospitals $29714% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT head or brain without contrast
CPT 70450
$1,316
negotiated rate
AetnaNot published
Insurer A*$1,316
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $1,368In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$1,975 - $3,725
from 2 insurers · median $2,850
Aetna$3,725
Insurer A*$1,975
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $1,305118% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT angiography of chest blood vessels
CPT 71275
$3,082
negotiated rate
Aetna$3,082
Medicare $179Nearby hospitals $3,131In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Nuclear imaging
Nuclear imaging of blood flow to the heart, multiple studies
CPT 78452
$2,242 - $4,262
from 2 insurers · median $3,252
Blue Cross$2,242
Insurer A*$4,262
Medicare $1,323Nearby hospitals $2,12753% above nearby hospitals
Hospital reports nuclear medicine services to CMS
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$2,249
negotiated rate
Aetna$2,249
Medicare $558Nearby hospitals $1,64437% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$4,353
negotiated rate
Aetna$4,353
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $860406% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast
CPT 73721
$1,485 - $2,687
from 2 insurers · median $2,086
Aetna$2,687
Insurer A*$1,485
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $1,08692% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$133 - $232
from 2 insurers · median $183
Blue Cross$133
Insurer A*$232
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $179In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of the brain, without contrast
CPT 70551
$3,582
negotiated rate
Aetna$3,582
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $651450% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Laboratory and pathology
Comprehensive metabolic panel
CPT 80053
$125 - $161
from 2 insurers · median $143
Blue Cross$125
Insurer A*$161
Medicare $11Nearby hospitals $10044% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT 45380
$1,989
negotiated rate
Aetna$1,989
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $1,48334% 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
$245 - $367
from 2 insurers · median $306
Blue Cross$245
Insurer A*$367
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $17377% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Complete abdominal ultrasound
CPT 76700
$666 - $946
from 2 insurers · median $806
Aetna$946
Insurer A*$666
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $53650% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of the abdomen
CPT 76705
$734
negotiated rate
Aetna$734
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $40084% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Laboratory and pathology
Complete blood count with differential
CPT 85025
$80 - $85
from 2 insurers · median $83
Blue Cross$80
Insurer A*$85
Medicare $8Nearby hospitals $786% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Diagnostic colonoscopy
CPT 45378
$2,172
negotiated rate
Aetna$2,172
Medicare $950Nearby hospitals $2,095In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$995
negotiated rate
Aetna$995
Medicare $927Nearby hospitals $2,79964% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Ankle X-ray, at least three views
CPT 73610
$245 - $353
from 2 insurers · median $299
Blue Cross$245
Insurer A*$353
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $25617% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Knee X-ray, three views
CPT 73562
$254 - $402
from 2 insurers · median $328
Blue Cross$254
Insurer A*$402
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $22148% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
$1,178
negotiated rate
Aetna$1,178
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $2,28048% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Laboratory and pathology
Basic metabolic panel
CPT 80048
$127 - $164
from 2 insurers · median $146
Blue Cross$127
Insurer A*$164
Medicare $8Nearby hospitals $7984% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
How the insurers pay at Merrick 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* | 23 | 687% | 17 | 3 |
| Insurer B* | 15 | 623% | 1 | 1 |
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 Merrick Medical Center.
Location
1715 26th Street, Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3015
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The nearest hospitals of similar type and size. Their rates are compared with Merrick Medical Center for the same insurers and services above.
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Frequently asked questions
About Merrick Medical Center's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at Merrick Medical Center?
For MRI lumbar spine without contrast (CPT 72148), published negotiated rates at Merrick Medical Center range from $1,975 to $3,725 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $3,725. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,305. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at Merrick Medical Center?
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Merrick Medical Center range from $2,668 to $5,126 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $5,126. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $3,407. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at Merrick Medical Center?
For Colonoscopy with biopsy (CPT 45380), published negotiated rates at Merrick Medical Center range from $1,989 to $1,989 across 1 insurers. Aetna's rate is $1,989. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,483. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a mammogram cost at Merrick Medical Center?
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Merrick Medical Center range from $232 to $446 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $232. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $297. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many beds does Merrick Medical Center have?
Merrick Medical Center has 20 beds. Facility type: Critical Access Hospital.
Where is Merrick Medical Center and what is its phone number?
Merrick Medical Center is located at 1715 26th Street, Central City, NE 68826. Its main phone number is (308) 946-3015.
What is Merrick Medical Center's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
Merrick Medical Center's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 281328.
What is Merrick Medical Center's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Merrick Medical Center is 1992885891.
What health system is Merrick Medical Center part of?
Merrick Medical Center is affiliated with Bryan Health.
Which insurance plans are in network at Merrick Medical Center?
Merrick Medical Center lists 1 in-network payers, including Kaiser Permanente, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
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