CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Waverly Health Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $47
Cash Discount Price: $36
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Waverly Health Center is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 312 9Th Street Sw, Waverly, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$47

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: $36 (16%)

Insurance Median: $47 (21%)

Cash: $36 (16% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $47 (21% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $143	3%
Choicecare Network - All Plans	$8 - $78	4%
Health Alliance-All Plans	$8 - $184	4%
Midlands Choice Mcare	$8 - $88	4%
Medicare (plans)	$9 - $88	4%
Wellmark Hmo	$15 - $211	7%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$18 - $232	8%
Hlth Partners Bridges Ntwrk	$20 - $142	9%
Hlth Partners Open Ntwrk - All Other Plans	$20 - $142	9%
Aetna	$25 - $173	11%
Midlands Choice-All Other Plans	$29 - $184	13%

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 $36.
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 Waverly Health Center 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.