CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $230
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside is $230. 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 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Frist Court, Columbus, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$230

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: $230 (103%)

Cash: $90 (40% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $230 (103% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$35	16%
UnitedHealthcare	$123 - $189	55%
Kaiser [10500]	$200	89%
Phcs [10601]	$209	93%
Novanet [10819]	$224	100%
Aetna	$237	106%
First Health [10303]	$239	107%
Cigna	$254 - $298	114%
Multiplan [10600]	$254	114%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$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 Columbus Regional Northside 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.