CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $108
Cash Discount Price: $339
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $339. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$339

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$108

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: $339 (152%)

Insurance Median: $108 (48%)

Cash: $339 (152% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $108 (48% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24 - $106	11%
Humana	$24 - $254	11%
Molina	$24	11%
United	$24 - $152	11%
Coventry Cares	$47	21%
Prime Health	$54	24%
Signature Advantage	$64	29%
Cigna	$101	45%
Aetna	$145	65%
Cdm Health	$166	74%
Southern Kentucky Rehab	$254	114%
Occupational Mc Alliance	$271	121%
Tim Davis And Associates	$271	121%
Up And Up	$271	121%
Fortified Provider Network	$305	136%
Multiplan	$305	136%

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 $339.
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 Tristar Greenview Regional 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.