CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: The East Alabama Healthcare Authority

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $294
  • Cash Discount Price: $202
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is $294. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$294

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: $202 (90%)
Insurance Median: $294 (131%)
Cash: $202 (90% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $294 (131% 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 $7 - $385 3%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $184 3%
Cigna $7 - $363 3%
Humana $7 - $378 3%
Simpra $7 - $184 3%
Viva $7 - $458 3%
Novanet $54 - $56 24%
Beechstreet $179 - $317 80%
Alabama Crime Victims $181 - $186 81%
Mcm Maxcare $290 - $298 130%
Mega Life $290 - $298 130%
UnitedHealthcare $290 - $298 130%
Coventry First Health $308 - $317 138%
Geha $308 - $317 138%
Multiplan $308 - $317 138%
Workers Comp $308 - $317 138%
Trpn $326 - $336 146%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals