CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: The McDowell Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $49
  • Cash Discount Price: $170
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at The McDowell Hospital is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $170. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730, Marion, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$170

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$49

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: $170 (76%)
Insurance Median: $49 (22%)
Cash: $170 (76% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $49 (22% 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
Amerihealth $10 - $37 4%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $105 4%
United $10 - $136 4%
Wellcare $10 - $36 4%
Partners Health Management $11 - $37 5%
Vaya Health $11 - $37 5%
Apex Health $15 - $53 7%
Cigna $26 - $142 12%
Aetna $28 - $192 13%
Caresource $33 - $117 15%
Medcost $33 - $226 15%
Oscar $33 - $115 15%
Amerihealth Caritas $35 - $125 16%
Magellan $45 - $159 20%
Magellan Behavioral Health $45 - $159 20%
Multiplan $60 - $212 27%
Avalon Administrative Services $64 - $226 29%
Prime Health $66 - $239 30%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730, Marion, NC 28752
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals