How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Regional West Medical Center?

Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE currently has 131 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Regional West Medical Center's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Regional West Medical Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.9× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Regional West Medical Center's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Regional West Medical Center an overall hospital quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 122 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-03-17

Regional West Medical Center

4021 Ave B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 · 131 Priced Procedures · 46% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 2 / 5 Stars

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.94×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 6% below the fair benchmark (0.94×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

77/100 · Corroborated

77/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 48% of the Time

File Completeness51

Price Logic88

Peer Alignment66

Clean Billing86

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

2-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.94× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Regional West Medical Center prices shoppable and inpatient services (0.8× to 1.1× Medicare, divergence 1.38×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (0.94× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#5 of 60 in NE · 6th State Percentile#930 of 3,385 in U.S. · 27th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 6% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.94×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 48% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
2-Star CMS clinical rating with 46% patient recommendation (55/100 safety score)
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (26.2% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (0.94× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Captive ER (0.9×) & laboratory (2.8×) services average 1.38× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (0.8×)
Specialty infusion drugs (J-codes) average 1.3× Medicare — verify per-unit billing on itemized statements
Consolidated metro market (HHI 10,000) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.8× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.38× Divergence

1.1× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+5% Upper Tail

Q25 0.65× · Q50 0.99× · Q75 1.04×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

0.8× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.4× MedicareFair

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.9× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

2.8× MedicareFair

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.3× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

48% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

2 CMS · 55/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Regional West Medical Center

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$32,144	$30,775	1.0×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$19,359	$19,087	1.0×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$19,224	$19,432	1.0×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$17,577	$17,936	1.0×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$7,815	$8,223	1.0×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$3,227	$3,228	$2,975	1.1×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$2,931	$2,921	$2,680	unverified
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$2,018	$2,512	$13,523	0.2×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$19,300	$2,427	$13,413	0.2×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$6,615	$1,453	$1,453	1.0×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$970	$1,214	$6,109	0.2×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$1,123	$2,540	0.4×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$806	$1,055	$3,372	0.3×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$796	$1,015	$3,446	0.3×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$768	$966	$3,629	0.3×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$1,105	$770	$855	0.9×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$3,052	$789	$1,021	0.8×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$609	$776	$3,875	0.2×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$2,361	$460	$1,256	0.4×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$3,895	$346	$322	1.1×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$3,924	$362	$511	unverified
Mental health services (assessment) HCPCS Code: `H0031`	—	$340	$140	unverified
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$4,703	$300	$448	0.7×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$2,073	$317	$987	0.3×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$2,043	$240	$369	0.7×
Behavioral health assessment HCPCS Code: `H0001`	—	$201	$157	1.3×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,191	$217	$272	0.8×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$3,090	$219	$343	0.6×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$3,128	$209	$338	0.6×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$436	$220	$981	0.2×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$848	$173	$151	1.1×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$138	$184	$173	1.1×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$179	$189	$181	1.0×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$200	$192	$185	1.0×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$2,471	$182	$258	0.7×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$2,183	$193	$583	0.3×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$122	$164	$166	1.0×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$119	$164	$231	0.7×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$2,068	$164	$242	0.7×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$3,754	$180	$303	0.6×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	—	$126	$107	1.2×
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	—	$126	$114	1.1×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$125	$131	$123	1.1×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$104	$115	$110	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$883	$109	$134	0.8×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$668	$107	$132	0.8×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$2,117	$130	$167	0.8×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$821	$103	$130	0.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$2,338	$127	$163	0.8×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$2,209	$124	$169	0.7×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$2,272	$121	$168	0.7×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,858	$119	$166	0.7×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,833	$109	$160	0.7×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$296	$123	$123	unverified
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$227	$110	$86	unverified
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$523	$84	$126	0.7×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$85	$92	$87	unverified
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$790	$406	$347	1.2×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$349	$196	$203	1.0×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$223	$145	$140	1.0×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$78	$103	$111	0.9×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$84	$58	$45	1.3×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$99	$65	$51	1.3×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$89	$48	$38	1.3×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$91	$47	$38	1.2×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$91	$46	$38	1.2×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$90	$57	$56	1.0×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$67	$67	$86	0.8×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$77	$18	$14	1.3×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$99	$40	$34	1.2×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	—	$30	$27	1.1×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$177	$38	$35	1.1×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$28	$27	1.0×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	$47	$34	$33	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	—	$49	$49	1.0×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$23	$35	$37	0.9×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$59	$36	$39	0.9×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$567	$56	$112	0.5×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$802	$76	$498	0.2×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$79	$79	$148	unverified
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$212	$31	$31	1.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$316	$49	$93	0.5×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	—	$48	$100	0.5×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$37	$48	$128	0.4×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	$52	$68	$395	0.2×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$95	$42	$35	1.2×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$58	$58	$116	0.5×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$32	$16	$16	1.0×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$348	$40	$93	0.4×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$73	$14	$14	1.0×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$362	$37	$93	0.4×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$351	$36	$93	0.4×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$306	$32	$93	0.3×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$71	$4	$3	1.3×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$149	$20	$19	1.1×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$133	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$166	$11	$11	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$132	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$123	$9	$9	1.0×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$350	$34	$92	0.4×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$118	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$70	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$63	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$15	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$152	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$59	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$59	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$55	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$48	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$101	$8	$8	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$74	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$102	$6	$6	1.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$104	$15	$15	1.0×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$235	$11	$11	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$129	$9	$9	1.0×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$153	$20	$20	1.0×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$59	$24	$25	1.0×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$29	$21	$25	0.8×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$125	$18	$46	0.4×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$192	$25	$92	0.3×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$299	$27	$110	0.2×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$262	$14	$64	0.2×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$15	$15	$92	0.2×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$222	$19	$201	0.1×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$93	$42	$33	unverified
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$98	$50	$40	unverified
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$101	$49	$49	unverified
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$29	$10	$10	unverified
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$58	$7	$7	unverified
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$46	$18	$18	unverified
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$15	$15	$48	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 131 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 26.2%

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CMS CCN: 280061

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

Self-Pay Cash Request Quote

Insurer Median $32,144

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Regional West Medical Center’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $20,228 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $20,228

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (26.2% of gross = $20,228).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Request Prompt-Pay Quote

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Regional West Medical Center's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$46,371 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($77,146) is $46,371 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 3.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 470385129

Filing Period: 194108

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (26.2% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall2/5 Stars (2/5)

Safety Composite55/100

Would Recommend46%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)50%

Median ER Wait201 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Regional West Medical Center. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2024-04-04·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded
2023-07-06·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2023-03-17·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (518 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Regional Value & Quality Leader Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Regional West Medical Center.

Price Index: 1.00× regional baseline

Quality: 45/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$60,960U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share9.8%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 77/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 280061 EIN 470385129

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