CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Mh St Joseph Warren Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $5,720
Cash Discount Price: $27,434
vs. Medicare Baseline: 25.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Mh St Joseph Warren Hospital is $5,720. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27,434. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 25.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 667 Eastland Ave Se, Warren, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$27,434

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,720

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: $27,434 (12263%)

Insurance Median: $5,720 (2557%)

Cash: $27,434 (12263% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,720 (2557% 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 2557% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2457%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$5,720 - $12,146	2557%
Humana	$5,720 - $12,146	2557%
UnitedHealthcare	$5,720 - $12,146	2557%
Caresource Mycare Ohio [4236]	$5,834	2608%

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 $27,434.
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 Mh St Joseph Warren Hospital 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.