CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Bingham Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $104
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Bingham Memorial Hospital is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 98 Poplar Street, Blackfoot, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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: $104 (46%)

Insurance Median: $111 (50%)

Cash: $104 (46% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $111 (50% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39 - $52	17%
Ebms-All Plans	$43	19%
Partners Direct-All Plans	$67	30%
Altius Hosp Empl	$74	33%
Pacificsource-All Plans	$89	40%
Altius Nonpar Empl	$104	46%
Selecthealth-All Plans	$111	50%
UnitedHealthcare	$111	50%
Aetna	$134	60%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$134	60%
Altius Coventry-All Other Plans	$138	62%
Bright Path-All Plans	$141	63%
Deseret Mutual-All Plans	$141	63%
First Choice Health-All Plans	$141	63%
Regence Blue Shield-All Plans	$584	261%

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 $104.
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 Bingham Memorial 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.