CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $44
Cash Discount Price: $52
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$44

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: $52 (23%)

Insurance Median: $44 (20%)

Cash: $52 (23% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $44 (20% 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
Aetna	$31 - $74	14%
Imagine Health [6032]	$31	14%
Cigna	$37 - $44	17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $48	18%
The Alliance [1703]	$40	18%
Humana	$44 - $74	20%
Healthlink [125]	$47	21%
First Health Plan [6034]	$50 - $74	22%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$59 - $74	26%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$64	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$74	33%

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 $52.
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 Marianjoy Rehabilitation 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.