CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $294
Cash Discount Price: $447
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital is $294. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $447. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 549 East Fair Street, Bloomsburg, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$447

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$294

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: $447 (200%)

Insurance Median: $294 (131%)

Cash: $447 (200% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $294 (131% 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	$116 - $402	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$176 - $196	79%
Cigna	$190	85%
Advantra	$196	88%
Geisinger Health Plan	$196 - $492	88%
Humana	$196 - $613	88%
Medicare (plans)	$196	88%
American Progressive	$200	89%
Care Improvement Plus	$200	89%
Aetna	$273 - $462	122%
Intergroup Services	$288 - $505	129%
Medical Development International	$294	131%
Naphcare	$294	131%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$360	161%
Ambetter / Centene	$470	210%
Multiplan	$613	274%

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 $447.
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 Geisinger-Bloomsburg 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.