CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Mercy Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $320
  • Cash Discount Price: $115
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Mercy Regional Medical Center is $320. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $115. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$115

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: $115 (51%)
Insurance Median: $320 (143%)
Cash: $115 (51% 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.

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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
Aetna $39 - $56 17%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup $39 - $56 17%
Mcd Hmo La Care $39 - $56 17%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct $39 - $56 17%
Medicaid / KanCare $39 - $466 17%
UnitedHealthcare $39 - $57 17%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution $43 - $62 19%
Charity/Map $96 - $466 43%
Pp0/Manged Care $160 - $466 72%
Ppo/Manged Care $160 - $466 72%
American Postal Workers $256 - $373 114%
Work Comp $288 - $420 129%
Commerical $320 - $466 143%
Commerical Ip $320 - $466 143%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $320 - $466 143%
Medicare (plans) $320 - $466 143%
Mra Auto/Liability $320 - $466 143%
Tricare $320 - $466 143%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $354 158%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA 70586
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals