CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $260
  • Cash Discount Price: $278
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is $260. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $278. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$278

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$260

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: $278 (124%)
Insurance Median: $260 (116%)
Cash: $278 (124% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $260 (116% 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 Health Plan $9 - $261 4%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $434 4%
Alohacare $9 - $261 4%
Hawaii Medical Service Association $10 - $434 4%
Devoted Health $11 - $287 5%
Kaiser Permanente $12 - $470 5%
Hawaii Western Management Group $17 - $496 8%
Health Management Network $54 - $444 24%
Humana $214 - $261 96%
University Health Alliance $240 - $292 107%
Mdx Hawaii $415 - $506 185%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals