CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Mease Countryside Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: $92
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Mease Countryside Hospital is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3231 McMullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

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: $92 (41%)

Insurance Median: $113 (51%)

Cash: $92 (41% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $113 (51% 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
Molina	$28 - $90	13%
Simply Healthcare	$28 - $43	13%
Freedom	$31	14%
Optimum	$31	14%
Careplus	$35	16%
Clear Health Alliance	$41	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$42 - $218	19%
Freedom Health	$43	19%
Humana	$43 - $255	19%
Molina Healthcare	$43	19%
Sunshine Health	$43	19%
Aetna	$44 - $235	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$45 - $204	20%
Florida Community Care	$45	20%
Ultimate Health Plan	$46	21%
Avmed	$47 - $75	21%
Evolutions	$76 - $142	34%
Cigna	$81 - $204	36%
First Health	$130	58%
Multiplan	$138	62%
Ambetter / Centene	$153 - $521	68%
Baycareplus	$204	91%
Solis Health	$225	101%
Wellcare	$286	128%

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 $92.
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 Mease Countryside 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.