CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $218
Cash Discount Price: $139
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Dch Regional Medical Center is $218. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $139. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$139

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$218

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: $139 (62%)

Insurance Median: $218 (97%)

Cash: $139 (62% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $218 (97% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$18	8%
Cigna	$107	48%
Choicecare	$111	50%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health	$139	62%
Aetna	$153 - $223	68%
Healthnet	$153	68%
Humana	$167 - $218	75%
Viva	$167 - $218	75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$218	97%
Medicare (plans)	$218	97%
Simpra	$218	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$218 - $278	97%
Workers Comp	$236	105%
Healthspring	$278	124%
Seven Corners	$371	166%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $139.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 94640.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Dch Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 94640.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.