CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $134
Cash Discount Price: $95
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$134

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: $95 (42%)

Insurance Median: $134 (60%)

Cash: $95 (42% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $134 (60% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $204	3%
Amerihealth Caritas Oncology	$8	4%
Community Care Plan Oncology	$8	4%
Molina Oncology	$8	4%
Simply Healthcare Oncology	$8	4%
Sunshine State Oncology	$8	4%
Wellcare Oncology	$8	4%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $472	4%
Florida Community Care Oncology	$10 - $11	4%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology	$11	5%
Oscar Oncology	$15	7%
Aetna	$19 - $503	8%
Ambetter / Centene	$20 - $551	9%
Simply Healthcare	$41 - $43	18%
Sunshine State	$43	19%
Molina	$44	20%
Amerihealth Caritas	$45	20%
Community Care Plan	$45	20%
Florida Community Care	$45 - $225	20%
Careworks	$106	47%
Enlyte	$106	47%
Avmed	$134 - $459	60%
Usa Managed Care	$146 - $503	65%
First Health	$152 - $522	68%
Simply Freedom Optimum	$214	96%
Wellcare	$214	96%

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 $95.
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 Sarasota Memorial 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.