CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Montrose Regional Health

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $55
Cash Discount Price: $238
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Montrose Regional Health is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $238. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 S 3Rd St, Montrose, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$238

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$55

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: $238 (106%)

Insurance Median: $55 (25%)

Cash: $238 (106% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $55 (25% 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
Sloans Lake Managed Care-All Plans	$4 - $574	2%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $567	4%
Humana	$9 - $573	4%
Medicare (plans)	$9 - $247	4%
United Rocky Mountain Chp-All Other Plans	$15 - $259	7%
United Rocky Mountain Private Plan	$15 - $558	7%
United Rocky Mountain Self Insured	$15 - $573	7%
UnitedHealthcare	$20 - $573	9%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$29 - $573	13%
Western Healthcare Alliance-All Plans	$29 - $543	13%
Cigna	$30 - $573	13%
Multiplan-All Plans	$30 - $573	13%
Uchpa - All Plans	$30 - $573	13%
United Rocky Mountain Mcaid	$32 - $55	14%
Montrose Community Healthplan-All Plans	$513	229%

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 $238.
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 Montrose Regional Health 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.