CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $332
  • Cash Discount Price: $540
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Alaska Regional Hospital is $332. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $540. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$540

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$332

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: $540 (241%)
Insurance Median: $332 (148%)
Cash: $540 (241% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $332 (148% 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.

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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
Aetna $151 - $281 67%
Union Coalition $159 71%
Union Coalition Cement Masons $165 74%
Moda Health $172 - $254 77%
United $200 - $408 89%
Premerafirst $267 119%
Geha Ppo Usa $279 - $473 125%
Cigna $293 131%
Multiplan $324 - $502 145%
Coventry Healthcare $340 152%
First Health $378 169%
Bering Strait School District $405 181%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust $405 181%
Risk & Benefit Management $405 181%
Banner Health $432 193%
Matanuska Telephone $432 193%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals