CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $6,305
  • Cash Discount Price: $125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 28.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center is $6,305. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 28.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,305

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: $125 (56%)
Insurance Median: $6,305 (2818%)
Cash: $125 (56% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6,305 (2818% 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 2818% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2718%). 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
Devoted $5,725 2559%
Wellcare $5,997 2681%
UnitedHealthcare $6,305 2818%
First Choice Health $6,620 2959%
Providence Health Plan $6,620 2959%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals