CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Regional West Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $239
  • Cash Discount Price: $222
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Regional West Medical Center is $239. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $222. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4021 Ave B, Scottsbluff, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$222

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$239

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: $222 (99%)
Insurance Median: $239 (107%)
Cash: $222 (99% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $239 (107% 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
Aetna $8 - $344 4%
Humana $8 - $227 4%
Medica $8 - $314 4%
Medica Cost $8 - $239 4%
Wellcare $8 - $239 4%
Naphcare $12 - $341 5%
Winhealth $13 - $314 6%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $296 6%
Ambetter / Centene $15 - $341 7%
UnitedHealthcare $23 - $333 10%
Cigna $33 - $333 15%
Rci Insurance Group $33 - $311 15%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4021 Ave B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals