CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Sanford Hillsboro

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $156
Cash Discount Price: $182
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Sanford Hillsboro is $156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $182. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12 Third Street Se, Hillsboro, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$182

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$156

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: $182 (81%)

Insurance Median: $156 (70%)

Cash: $182 (81% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $156 (70% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39 - $230	17%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$73 - $114	33%
Ucare	$79 - $219	35%
Aetna	$80 - $216	36%
Health Partners	$80 - $194	36%
Medicare (plans)	$80 - $123	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$80 - $208	36%
Primewest	$81 - $126	36%
Security Health Plan	$89 - $137	40%
Sanford Health Plan	$127 - $231	57%
Medica	$133 - $220	59%
First Choice Health Network	$145 - $224	65%
Healthez	$145 - $224	65%
Multiplan	$145 - $224	65%

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 $182.
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 Sanford Hillsboro 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.