CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Boston Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $264
  • Cash Discount Price: $354
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Boston Children's Hospital is $264. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $354. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$354

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$264

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: $354 (158%)
Insurance Median: $264 (118%)
Cash: $354 (158% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $264 (118% 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
Unicare $78 35%
Cdphp $173 - $301 77%
Harvard Pilgrim $180 - $239 80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $200 - $462 89%
Aetna $212 - $297 95%
United $212 - $296 95%
Mgb/Allways $215 - $262 96%
Tufts Public Plan $217 - $218 97%
United Ri Nj Ny $223 100%
Ambetter / Centene $224 100%
Carelon Strategies/Bhs $230 103%
UnitedHealthcare $230 - $301 103%
Carelon/Beacon $266 119%
Fallon $270 - $273 121%
Health New England $286 128%
Cigna $301 - $319 135%
Ets/Lifetrac $301 135%
Interlink Transplant $301 135%
Community Health Options $319 143%
Humana $319 143%
Coventry/Hcvm/First Health $326 146%
Multiplan/Phcs $326 - $336 146%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens