CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Christ Hospital is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $102 (46%)
Insurance Median: $41 (18%)
Cash: $102 (46% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (18% 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 $11 - $193 5%
Ambetter / Centene $11 - $188 5%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $11 - $193 5%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $624 5%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $11 - $193 5%
Caresource [2031] $11 - $193 5%
Cigna $11 - $193 5%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $11 - $188 5%
First Health [2041] $11 - $188 5%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $11 - $193 5%
Humana $11 - $193 5%
Medben [2222] $11 - $188 5%
Medicaid / KanCare $11 - $193 5%
Medical Mutual [2054] $11 - $554 5%
Medicare (plans) $11 - $188 5%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $11 - $188 5%
Meritain Health [2224] $11 - $188 5%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $11 - $141 5%
Oon Oscar [2256] $11 5%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $11 - $193 5%
Other [9990] $11 5%
Tricare $11 - $20 5%
United Medical Resources [2104] $11 - $673 5%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $673 5%
Wc Sheakley Unicomp [2129] $11 5%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $11 - $48 5%
Allied Benefits [2163] $20 - $188 9%
Key Benefit Administrators [2221] $20 9%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $41 - $48 18%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $79 - $93 35%
Nalc [2178] $88 - $103 39%
Priority Health [2225] $88 - $103 39%
Life Synch [2080] $99 - $116 44%
Geha [2168] $140 - $673 63%
Golden Rule [2161] $140 - $673 63%
Bccp [3079] $165 - $193 74%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $165 - $193 74%
Suburban Health [2408] $165 - $193 74%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $188 84%
Meridian [2185] $188 84%
Perennial [4200] $188 84%
Poppins Health [2299] $188 84%
Western And Southern [2076] $554 248%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals