CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: St Charles Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $77
Cash Discount Price: $33
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at St Charles Parish Hospital is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1057 Paul Maillard Road, Luling, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$77

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: $33 (15%)

Insurance Median: $77 (34%)

Cash: $33 (15% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $77 (34% 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
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$41 - $69	18%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$41 - $69	18%
Humana	$41 - $187	18%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$41 - $69	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$41 - $187	18%
Aetna	$42 - $187	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$50 - $187	22%
Zelis	$54 - $91	24%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo	$68 - $113	30%
Galaxy Health Network Wc	$68 - $113	30%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$68 - $113	30%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$69 - $116	31%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$72 - $121	32%
Tricare	$73 - $177	33%
First Health Network	$76 - $128	34%
Cigna	$113	51%
Medicaid / KanCare	$158	71%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$187	84%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$187	84%
Medicare (plans)	$187	84%
Ochsner Health Plan	$187	84%

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 $33.
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 St Charles Parish 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.