CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $71
Cash Discount Price: $61
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$71

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: $61 (27%)

Insurance Median: $71 (32%)

Cash: $61 (27% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $71 (32% 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
Cigna	$38 - $80	17%
Aetna	$50 - $80	22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$50 - $64	22%
Humana	$51 - $88	23%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$51 - $62	23%
Geha-All Plans	$59 - $72	26%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$59 - $72	26%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$63 - $77	28%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$66 - $80	30%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$66 - $80	30%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$67 - $82	30%
UnitedHealthcare	$67 - $82	30%
Multiplan-All Plans	$71 - $88	32%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$71 - $88	32%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$76 - $93	34%
Vantage Ppo	$80 - $98	36%

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 $61.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.