CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Putnam General Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $39
Cash Discount Price: $35
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Putnam General Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Lake Oconee Parkway, Eatonton, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$39

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: $35 (16%)

Insurance Median: $39 (17%)

Cash: $35 (16% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $39 (17% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicare (plans)	$8 - $317	4%
Medicaid / KanCare	$11	5%
Aetna	$21 - $518	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $488	9%
Cigna	$21 - $293	9%
Humana	$21 - $488	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$22 - $488	10%

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 $35.
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 Putnam General 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.