CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $247
  • Cash Discount Price: $400
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Methodist Hospitals Inc is $247. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $400. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Grant St, Gary, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$400

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$247

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: $400 (179%)
Insurance Median: $247 (110%)
Cash: $400 (179% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $247 (110% 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.

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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 $25 - $1,734 11%
Caresource $25 - $41 11%
Humana $25 - $231 11%
Managed Health Services $25 - $41 11%
Medicaid / KanCare $25 - $41 11%
UnitedHealthcare $25 - $256 11%
Cigna $220 - $239 98%
Aetna $231 - $456 103%
Medicare (plans) $231 103%
United Heathcare $231 103%
Zing $235 105%
Physicians Health Plan Of Northern Indiana $331 148%
Encore $343 - $509 153%
Caresource Maketplace $380 170%
Phcs $389 174%
Siho $400 179%
Sagamore $412 184%
Multiplan $418 187%
Hfn $446 - $486 199%
Ambetter / Centene $461 206%
Magnacare $1,096 490%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals