CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Navicent Health Baldwin

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $143
Cash Discount Price: $94
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Navicent Health Baldwin is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 821 North Cobb Street, Milledgeville, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$143

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: $94 (42%)

Insurance Median: $143 (64%)

Cash: $94 (42% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $143 (64% 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
Aetna	$7 - $200	3%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $198	3%
Care Source	$7 - $202	3%
Clover	$7 - $202	3%
Eon Health	$7 - $202	3%
Georgia Health Advantage	$7 - $198	3%
Humana	$7 - $198	3%
Pruitt Health	$7 - $198	3%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $198	3%
Alliant	$8 - $92	4%
Ambetter / Centene	$9 - $96	4%
Cigna	$25 - $145	11%
Securehealth	$31 - $66	14%
Multiplan	$122 - $150	55%
Novanet	$150	67%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$160	72%

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 $94.
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 Navicent Health Baldwin 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.