CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $170
  • Cash Discount Price: $79
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $170. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $79. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$79

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$170

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: $79 (35%)
Insurance Median: $170 (76%)
Cash: $79 (35% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $170 (76% 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
Rocky Mountain $13 6%
Aetna $26 - $169 12%
Uc Health Plan Pb $26 12%
Multiplan Physician $52 23%
Cigna $62 - $183 28%
Rocky Mountain Pb $62 28%
Uchpa Phs - Pb $62 28%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $131 59%
Hmo Health Plans $135 60%
UnitedHealthcare $169 - $178 76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $170 76%
Galaxy Health Network $170 76%
Multiplan $170 - $174 76%
Humana $174 78%
Pinnacol Assurance $179 80%
Colorado Access $182 81%
Foundation Health Corp $183 82%
Kaiser $183 - $231 82%
Uc Health Plan $183 82%
Uchpa Phs $183 82%
Tricare $204 - $231 91%
Triwest $231 103%
Presbyterian Health Plan $520 232%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals