CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Trident Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $189
  • Cash Discount Price: $379
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Trident Medical Center is $189. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $379. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$379

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$189

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: $379 (169%)
Insurance Median: $189 (84%)
Cash: $379 (169% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $189 (84% 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
Blue Choice $11 5%
United $11 - $452 5%
Absolute Total Care $40 - $181 18%
Molina $49 - $181 22%
Nhc Advantage $52 - $191 23%
Pruitt Health $52 - $191 23%
Blue Choice Health Plan $53 24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $53 - $955 24%
Aetna $58 - $475 26%
Sc State Employees $85 38%
Medcost $105 - $565 47%
Select Health $118 - $432 53%
Employers Health Network $123 - $452 55%
Occunet $137 - $502 61%
Vocational Rehab $148 - $543 66%
Humana $178 - $754 80%
First Health $200 - $734 89%
Mhnet $206 - $754 92%
Evernorth $219 - $804 98%
Multiplan $233 - $854 104%
Prime Health $233 - $854 104%
Novanet $247 - $904 110%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals