Kearney County Health Services Hospital
727 EAST 1ST ST, Minden, NE 68959
Kearney County Health Services Hospital in Minden, NE has an average Medicare payment of $14,383 and a Value Score of C (59/100). Compare prices for 10 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Kearney County Health Services Hospital
Kearney County Health Services Hospital does not carry an overall CMS Hospital Compare star rating — typically because the hospital is too small, too specialized, or reports too few of the underlying measures to compute the composite. Outcome measures are mixed: 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 readmission measures rate better than benchmark; 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 rate worse. The composite outcome score is 50/100.
Average Medicare payment per documented procedure at Kearney County Health Services Hospital is $14,383, near the national median for acute-care hospitals. Kearney County Health Services Hospital's value rating (59/100) reflects solid quality-for-cost performance: not the absolute best on either dimension alone, but a strong combination.
Ownership is government — county, hospital-district, or federal. The category includes some of the largest safety-net hospitals in the country alongside small rural facilities. 10 distinct procedures are documented in CMS payment files for Kearney County Health Services Hospital. Top examples: Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC, Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC, Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with MCC. Emergency services are available, which is the norm for acute-care hospitals and a meaningful factor for any patient choosing a facility for unplanned care.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC DRG 690 · Renal | $6,761 |
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $7,307 |
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with MCC DRG 480 · Orthopedic | $20,947 |
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours DRG 208 · Respiratory | $47,251 |
Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC DRG 473 · Orthopedic | $13,288 |
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $9,289 |
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Ventilator DRG 871 · Infectious | $14,281 |
Vaginal Delivery without Complicating Diagnoses DRG 775 · Obstetric | $6,244 |
Heart Failure and Shock with MCC DRG 291 · Cardiac | $10,203 |
Cellulitis with MCC DRG 603 · Infectious | $8,259 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Kearney County Health Services Hospital Compares
Kearney County Health Services Hospital has an average Medicare payment of $14,383, 9% above the Nebraska state average of $13,235. That is 9% lower than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Orthopedic, where the typical payment is $26,891 (47% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of C (59/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Kearney County Health Services Hospital Cost & Quality FAQ
Kearney County Health Services Hospital has an average payment of $14,383 across 10 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Kearney County Health Services Hospital does not currently have a CMS star rating on file. Quality measures may still be available for individual metrics like mortality and readmission rates.
Kearney County Health Services Hospital has a Value Score of C (59/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Government - Local facilities like this one are critical access hospitals.
Yes, Kearney County Health Services Hospital offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 727 EAST 1ST ST, Minden, NE 68959. Phone: (308) 832-3400.
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Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.