CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $100
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Northwest Health-La Porte is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$100

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: $38 (17%)
Insurance Median: $100 (45%)
Cash: $38 (17% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $100 (45% 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
One Call $8 4%
Lutheran $13 - $41 6%
Self Pay $16 - $83 7%
Caresource $19 - $25 8%
Php $19 - $63 8%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $20 - $64 9%
Alpha Baking $21 - $69 9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $944 11%
Humana $25 - $228 11%
Managed Health Services $25 - $464 11%
Medicaid / KanCare $25 11%
Mhs $25 11%
UnitedHealthcare $25 - $232 11%
Php Freedom Network $28 - $92 13%
Encore $31 - $418 14%
County Of Laporte $33 - $107 15%
Cigna $35 - $114 16%
Prime Health Services $35 - $115 16%
Prime Health Services Auto $35 - $115 16%
Aetna $37 - $228 17%
Ihn $38 - $123 17%
Community Health Alliance $41 - $134 18%
Lutheran Network $41 - $464 18%
Sagamore Health Network $41 - $135 18%
Chandler Group $42 - $138 19%
Hfn Workers Compensation $42 - $138 19%
Multiplan $42 - $138 19%
Phcs $42 - $138 19%
Tricare $220 98%
Medicare (plans) $228 102%
Node Champva $232 104%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $232 104%
Node Va $232 104%
Va Choice Program $232 104%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $233 104%
Indiana Dept Of Correction $241 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $244 109%
Us Department Of Labor $290 130%
Prime Health In Work Comp $418 187%
In Wc $464 207%
Encore Kba Epo $557 249%
Magnacare Ma $568 254%
Encore Kba Ppo $697 312%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals