CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Memorial Hospital and Manor

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $198
Cash Discount Price: $188
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Memorial Hospital and Manor is $198. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $188. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$188

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$198

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: $188 (84%)

Insurance Median: $198 (89%)

Cash: $188 (84% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $198 (89% 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
Amerigroup_Plan	$38 - $232	17%
Medicaid / KanCare	$38 - $232	17%
Peach_State_Health_Plan_Plan	$38 - $232	17%
Caresource_Plan	$40 - $243	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$46 - $284	21%
Aetna	$47 - $331	21%
Humana	$47 - $294	21%
Uhc_Plan	$47 - $291	21%
Novanet_Plan	$48 - $294	21%
Cigna	$50 - $305	22%
Private_Healthcare_Systems_Plan	$51 - $313	23%
Multiplan_Plan	$54 - $331	24%
Corvel_Plan	$57 - $350	25%
Tricare	$166	74%
Medicare (plans)	$178	80%
Wellcare_Plan	$178	80%
Ambetter / Centene	$232	104%
Alliant_Plan	$285	127%
Tnga_Plan	$450	201%

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 $188.
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 Memorial Hospital and Manor 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.