CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $267
  • Cash Discount Price: $533
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $533. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$533

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$267

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: $533 (238%)
Insurance Median: $267 (119%)
Cash: $533 (238% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $267 (119% 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 - $300 5%
Blue Choice Health Plan $52 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $52 - $633 23%
Absolute Total Care $78 - $120 35%
Cigna $84 - $215 38%
Sc State Employees $85 38%
Molina $96 - $120 43%
Nhc Advantage $101 - $127 45%
Pruitt Health $101 - $127 45%
Aetna $152 - $317 68%
Select Health $229 - $286 102%
Occunet $266 - $333 119%
Medcost $267 - $455 119%
Vocational Rehab $287 - $360 128%
Employers Health Network $293 - $366 131%
Evernorth $426 - $533 190%
First Health $439 - $549 196%
Global Excel Management $442 - $553 198%
Humana $452 - $566 202%
Multiplan $452 - $566 202%
National Choicecare $452 - $566 202%
Prime Health $452 - $566 202%
Novanet $479 - $599 214%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals