CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: St Elizabeth Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $283
Cash Discount Price: $142
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at St Elizabeth Hospital is $283. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $142. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Lincoln St, Fort Morgan, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$142

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$283

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: $142 (63%)

Insurance Median: $283 (126%)

Cash: $142 (63% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $283 (126% 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
Aetna	$8 - $397	4%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $482	4%
Cigna	$8 - $397	4%
Denver Health	$8 - $180	4%
Devoted Health	$8	4%
Humana	$8	4%
Kaiser	$8	4%
Medicare (plans)	$8	4%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $354	4%
Centura Employee Plan	$105 - $143	47%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$234 - $318	105%
Direct To Employer	$247 - $336	110%
Multiplan	$283 - $397	126%

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 $142.
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 St Elizabeth Hospital 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.