CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $46
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $46 (21%)
Insurance Median: $27 (12%)
Cash: $46 (21% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (12% 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
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $3,009 3%
Aetna $7 - $185 3%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $7 - $190 3%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $955 3%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $7 - $185 3%
Humana $7 - $185 3%
Medicare (plans) $7 - $185 3%
Ochsner Health Plan $7 - $185 3%
Tricare $7 - $185 3%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $7 - $194 3%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $8 - $27 4%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $8 - $27 4%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $8 - $27 4%
Cigna $14 - $251 6%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network $77 - $119 34%
Zelis $133 59%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals