CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Straub Clinic and Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $215
Cash Discount Price: $197
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Straub Clinic and Hospital is $215. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $197. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 888 S King Street, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$215

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: $197 (88%)

Insurance Median: $215 (96%)

Cash: $197 (88% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $215 (96% 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
Ohana	$10 - $289	4%
Alohacare	$13 - $241	6%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $110	6%
Calvos	$33 - $377	15%
Mimoh	$33 - $377	15%
Hwmg/Hmaa	$35 - $401	16%
Kaiser	$35 - $402	16%
Mdx	$35 - $402	16%
Multiplan	$35 - $428	16%
Verdegard	$35 - $402	16%
Hmsa	$44 - $241	20%
Devoted	$253	113%
Hcha	$2,740	1225%

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 $197.
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 Straub Clinic and 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.