CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $181
Cash Discount Price: $81
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent is $181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 St Mary Place, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$181

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: $81 (36%)

Insurance Median: $181 (81%)

Cash: $81 (36% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $181 (81% 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
Aetna	$58 - $187	26%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$58	26%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.)	$58	26%
Humana	$58 - $187	26%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$58	26%
UnitedHealthcare	$58 - $319	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$75 - $187	34%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$94	42%
Cigna	$126	56%
First Health Network	$148	66%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$187	84%
Medicare (plans)	$187	84%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$202	90%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial	$206	92%
Zelis	$325	145%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$469	210%

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 $81.
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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent 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.