CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $119
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Piedmont Augusta Hospital is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$119

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: $90 (40%)

Insurance Median: $119 (53%)

Cash: $90 (40% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $119 (53% 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	$48 - $93	21%
Absolute Total Care [20109]	$60	27%
Medicaid / KanCare	$70	31%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$110	49%
Alliant Solocare [11101]	$110	49%
UnitedHealthcare	$117 - $180	52%
Medcost [10966]	$119	53%
Multiplan [10600]	$131	59%
Phcs [10601]	$131	59%
Industry Buying Group [10840]	$194	87%
Aetna	$218	97%
Kaiser [10500]	$221	99%
First Health [10303]	$254	114%
Novanet [10819]	$269	120%
Cigna	$298	133%

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 $90.
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 Piedmont Augusta 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.