CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $237
  • Cash Discount Price: $624
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce is $237. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $624. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$624

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$237

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: $624 (279%)
Insurance Median: $237 (106%)
Cash: $624 (279% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $237 (106% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $115 - $246 51%
United $116 - $369 52%
Wellcare $118 53%
Amerihealth $119 53%
Partners Health Management $120 54%
Vaya Health $120 54%
Apex Health $125 56%
Oscar $223 100%
Aetna $226 - $451 101%
Cigna $232 - $311 104%
Medcost $272 - $531 122%
Caresource $275 123%
Amerihealth Caritas $293 131%
Magellan $375 168%
Magellan Behavioral Health $375 168%
Multiplan $499 223%
Avalon Administrative Services $531 237%
Prime Health $549 - $562 245%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals