CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $206
  • Cash Discount Price: $246
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital is $206. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $246. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$246

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$206

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: $246 (110%)
Insurance Median: $206 (92%)
Cash: $246 (110% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $206 (92% 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
Medicare (plans) $54 - $212 24%
Medicaid / KanCare $102 - $344 46%
Blue_Cross $139 - $198 62%
Cigna $188 - $197 84%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross $197 88%
Geisinger $200 89%
Independence_Blue_Cross $200 89%
Tower Health $200 - $211 89%
Upmc $200 - $246 89%
Aetna $202 - $238 90%
Phc $216 - $219 97%
First_Health_Network $262 117%
United_Healthcare $290 130%
Highmark $305 - $901 136%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals