CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $3,511
  • Cash Discount Price: $110
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Regional Medical Center is $3,511. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 15.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 709 W Main Street, Manchester, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,511

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: $110 (49%)
Insurance Median: $3,511 (1569%)
Cash: $110 (49% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,511 (1569% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1569% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1469%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medical Associates Health Plan - Tri $870 389%
Medirisk $2,633 1177%
Amish Delhi $2,809 1256%
Amish Edgewood $2,809 1256%
Choicecare $3,511 1569%
Health Partners $3,511 1569%
Medical Associates Health Plan $3,511 1569%
Wellmark $3,511 1569%
Wellpoint $3,511 1569%
Aetna $3,546 1585%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 709 W Main Street, Manchester, IA 52057
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals