CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Columbus Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $135
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Columbus Regional Hospital is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$135

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: $126 (56%)
Insurance Median: $135 (60%)
Cash: $126 (56% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $135 (60% 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 - $915 11%
Managed Health Services $25 11%
Mdwise $25 11%
Medicaid / KanCare $25 11%
Humana $78 - $868 35%
Cigna $79 - $879 35%
Aetna $80 - $890 36%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $80 - $890 36%
UnitedHealthcare $80 - $890 36%
Encore $81 - $900 36%
Phcs Multiplan $92 - $1,026 41%
Ambetter / Centene $213 95%
Caresource Commercial $213 95%
Medicare (plans) $213 95%
Siho $213 95%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN 47201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals