CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $1,108
  • Cash Discount Price: $616
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $1,108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $616. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 4.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$616

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,108

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$223.72

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $223.72 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $616 (275%)
Insurance Median: $1,108 (495%)
Cash: $616 (275% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,108 (495% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $223.72 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 495% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 395%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Veterans Eval Services $8 4%
Medicaid / KanCare $132 - $548 59%
Medicare (plans) $256 114%
Node Champva $256 114%
Tricare $256 114%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $260 116%
Node Triwest $260 116%
Node Va $260 116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $325 145%
Self Pay $369 - $1,533 165%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $677 - $2,811 303%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $691 - $3,118 309%
Hccmca $739 - $3,067 330%
Aetna $788 - $3,271 352%
Multiplan Phcs $936 - $3,884 418%
Moda Assurance $972 - $4,038 434%
Cigna $975 - $4,048 436%
Carlie Trans Grp $1,046 - $4,344 468%
UnitedHealthcare $1,046 - $4,344 468%
First Choice Health $1,108 - $4,600 495%
Multiplan Mpi $1,120 - $4,651 501%
Plan Vista Solutions $1,145 - $4,753 512%
Multiplan Wc $1,169 - $4,856 523%
One Health $1,169 - $4,856 523%
First Health Group $1,182 - $4,907 528%
Medical Control Network Solutions $1,182 - $4,907 528%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals