CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: St Bernard Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $149
  • Cash Discount Price: $97
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at St Bernard Parish Hospital is $149. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $97. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$97

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$149

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: $97 (43%)
Insurance Median: $149 (67%)
Cash: $97 (43% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $149 (67% 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 $50 - $389 22%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $50 - $139 22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 - $187 22%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $50 - $139 22%
Humana $50 - $187 22%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $50 - $139 22%
UnitedHealthcare $50 - $309 22%
Cigna $94 - $263 42%
First Health Network $103 - $290 46%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $119 - $334 53%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $119 - $334 53%
Medicaid / KanCare $158 71%
Tricare $177 79%
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%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $187 84%
Zelis $386 173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals