CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $320
Cash Discount Price: $591
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $320. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $591. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$591

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$320

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: $591 (264%)

Insurance Median: $320 (143%)

Cash: $591 (264% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $320 (143% 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
United	$132	59%
Verity	$177	79%
Cigna	$185	83%
Humana	$195 - $443	87%
Aetna	$204	91%
Ppo Plus	$224	100%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation	$289	129%
Gilsbar 360	$313	140%
Multiplan	$320 - $343	143%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$397	177%
Dma Regional Ppo	$413	185%
Employers Health Network	$413	185%
First Health	$413	185%
Healthsouth Corporation	$413	185%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn)	$461	206%
Bestcomp	$478	214%

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 $591.
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 Rapides Regional Medical Center 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.