CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Carlsbad Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $507
  • Cash Discount Price: $131
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Carlsbad Medical Center is $507. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 2.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$507

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: $131 (59%)
Insurance Median: $507 (227%)
Cash: $131 (59% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $507 (227% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 227% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 127%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $6 - $210 3%
Veterans Eval Services $7 3%
Self Pay $88 - $175 39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $200 - $790 89%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $217 97%
Tricare $217 97%
UnitedHealthcare $220 - $579 98%
Medicare (plans) $228 102%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $228 102%
Presbyterian $228 - $632 102%
Node Va $232 104%
Triwest $232 104%
Node Choice Care Mcr Adv $240 107%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $240 107%
Us Department Of Labor $290 130%
Wexford Health $290 130%
Work Comp Nm $315 141%
Eddy County Detention $438 196%
Zelis $551 - $735 246%
Omni Network $569 254%
Capstar $578 258%
Cigna $607 - $733 271%
Choice Care $612 274%
Node Molina Health Exchange $634 283%
Ccn First Health $700 313%
Healthsmart $709 - $752 317%
Aetna $735 329%
Multiplan $735 329%
Medical Control Inc $814 364%
Nm Health Connection $929 415%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals