CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: McLaren Macomb

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $85
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at McLaren Macomb is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Harrington St, Mount Clemens, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$85

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: $42 (19%)

Insurance Median: $85 (38%)

Cash: $42 (19% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $85 (38% 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
Humana	$8 - $198	4%
Medicare (plans)	$8 - $317	4%
U Of M Health Plan	$9	4%
Aetna	$10 - $78	4%
Priority Health	$11 - $71	5%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $16	6%
Mclaren Commercial Ins	$15 - $36	7%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $85	9%
Workers Compensation	$41	18%
Cofinity Auto	$90	40%
Medicaid / KanCare	$111 - $117	50%
Tricare	$179	80%
Mi Amish Medical Board	$198	89%

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 $42.
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 McLaren Macomb 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.