CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $242
  • Cash Discount Price: $244
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at University of Missouri Health Care is $242. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $244. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$244

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$242

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: $244 (109%)
Insurance Median: $242 (108%)
Cash: $244 (109% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $242 (108% 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
Medica With Mu Health $13 - $129 6%
Aetna $100 - $342 45%
UnitedHealthcare $109 - $193 49%
Immergun $129 - $155 58%
American Health Management $197 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $197 - $293 88%
Humana $197 88%
Wellcare $197 88%
Provider Partners Health Plan $201 90%
Coventry Health Plan $240 - $289 107%
Healthlink $240 - $289 107%
Healthy Blue $260 116%
United Community $260 116%
Coventry Health Plan National $277 - $333 124%
Home State $277 124%
Mercy $277 - $333 124%
Cox Health Network $295 - $355 132%
Cigna $314 - $377 140%
Multiplan $325 - $391 145%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals