CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $411
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC is $411. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Exempla Cir, Lafayette, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$411

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%)

Insurance Median: $411 (184%)

Ins. Median: $411 (184% 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
Kaiser Perm Hmo	$133 - $303	59%
Kaiser Self Funded	$165 - $303	74%
Kaiser Perm Ppo/Pos	$168 - $312	75%
Allegiance	$180	80%
Cigna	$180 - $718	80%
Aarp	$202	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$202 - $416	90%
Kaiser Snp	$204	91%
Select Health	$204	91%
Aetna	$267 - $644	119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$286 - $604	128%
Geha	$287 - $416	128%
Preferred One	$287	128%
Humana	$302	135%
Cofinity	$517	231%
First Health Network	$517	231%
Denv Hlth Med Plan	$531	237%
Private Hlthcare Sys	$539	241%
Multiplan Inc	$610	273%

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 $X.
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 Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC 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.