CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Mountain View Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $194
Cash Discount Price: $140
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Mountain View Hospital is $194. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2325 Coronado Street, Idaho Falls, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$194

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: $140 (63%)

Insurance Median: $194 (87%)

Cash: $140 (63% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $194 (87% 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
Humana	$82 - $205	37%
Aetna	$86 - $215	38%
Anasazi Medical Payment Solutions	$86 - $215	38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$86 - $215	38%
Molina	$86 - $484	38%
Mount Carmel Health Plan	$86 - $215	38%
Pacificsource	$86 - $215	38%
Selecthealth	$86 - $215	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$86 - $215	38%
Moda	$194 - $484	87%

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 $140.
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 Mountain View 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.