CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Paradise Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $280
  • Cash Discount Price: $280
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Paradise Valley Hospital is $280. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $280. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 East 4Th St, National City, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$280

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$280

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: $280 (125%)
Insurance Median: $280 (125%)
Cash: $280 (125% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $280 (125% 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 $17 - $358 8%
Blue Sheid Of Promise $17 8%
County Of San Diego $17 8%
Golden Physicians Medical Group $17 - $350 8%
Health Excel Ins $17 - $280 8%
Heritage Provider Netwrok $17 - $364 8%
Molina $17 - $280 8%
Traditional Medi-Cal $17 8%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $280 8%
Health Net Of Ca $18 - $409 8%
Community Health Group $20 - $280 9%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va $280 125%
Ca Foundation For Medical Care $280 125%
Central Health $280 125%
Choice Physicians Network $280 125%
Clever Care Of Golden State, Inc $280 125%
Managed Health Network $280 125%
Medicare (plans) $280 125%
Renal Payer Solutions $280 125%
Tricare $280 125%
Usa Senior Care Network $280 125%
Verda Health Plan $280 125%
Brand New Day $283 - $420 126%
Imperial Health Plan Of Ca $297 133%
Health Net Federal Service (Cdcr) $350 156%
Veterans Evaluation Services $350 156%
Worker Comp $369 165%
Integrated Medical Solutions $370 165%
Ca Dept Of Correction & Rehab $392 175%
Employer Direct Healthcare $392 175%
Naphcare $434 - $561 194%
Scripps Health $476 213%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 East 4Th St, National City, CA 91950
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals