CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $249
Cash Discount Price: $291
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital is $249. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $291. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25 North Winfield Road, Winfield, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$291

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$249

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: $291 (130%)

Insurance Median: $249 (111%)

Cash: $291 (130% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $249 (111% 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	$29 - $415	13%
Countycare Il Cook Co [1607]	$29	13%
Medicaid / KanCare	$29	13%
Aetna	$59 - $239	26%
Cigna	$89 - $332	40%
Carelon Behavioral Health [159]	$208	93%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$208 - $378	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$208 - $415	93%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$238 - $415	106%
Dreyer Med Ipa Advocate [1409]	$249	111%
Humana	$249 - $415	111%
Magellan Behavioral Hlth [136]	$249	111%
Healthlink [125]	$261	117%
The Alliance [1703]	$267	119%
Choicecare [177]	$318	142%
First Health Plan [6034]	$319	143%
Compsych [112]	$332	148%

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 $291.
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 Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage 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.