CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Marshall Browning Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $102
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Marshall Browning Hospital is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 North Washington Street, Du Quoin, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$102

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: $77 (34%)

Insurance Median: $102 (46%)

Cash: $77 (34% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $102 (46% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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	$7 - $278	3%
Aetna	$8 - $278	4%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $278	4%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$8 - $278	4%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $278	4%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$8 - $278	4%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$12 - $254	5%
Hope Trust - All Plans	$18 - $974	8%
Healthlink Hmo - All Other Plans	$23 - $209	10%
Healthlink Ppo	$23 - $209	10%
Cigna	$25 - $222	11%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans	$30 - $269	13%
Zelis - All Plans	$30 - $269	13%
Meridian Hp Mcaid - All Plans	$53 - $131	24%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$53 - $131	24%

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 $77.
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 Marshall Browning 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.