CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Daniels Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $124
Cash Discount Price: $165
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Daniels Memorial Hospital is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $165. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 105 5Th Ave E, Scobey, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$165

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$124

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: $165 (74%)

Insurance Median: $124 (55%)

Cash: $165 (74% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $124 (55% 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
Allegiance Comml-All Other Plans	$7 - $158	3%
Allegiance Mcr	$7 - $100	3%
Triwest Ccn-All Plans	$9 - $100	4%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $156	6%
First Choice Health -All Plans	$18	8%
Pacific Source Comml-All Plans	$28 - $158	13%
Geha - All Plans	$109 - $138	49%
Montana Health Co-Op Hpn	$111 - $141	50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$114 - $145	51%
Montana Health Co-Op-All Other Plans	$124 - $158	55%
Interwest Ppo - All Plans	$127 - $161	57%

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 $165.
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 Daniels Memorial Hospital 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.