CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Sanford Usd Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $261
  • Cash Discount Price: $288
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Sanford Usd Medical Center is $261. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $288. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1305 W 18Th St Post Office Box 5039, Sioux Falls, SD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$288

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$261

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: $288 (129%)
Insurance Median: $261 (117%)
Cash: $288 (129% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $261 (117% 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
Sanford Health Plan $8 4%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $65 - $209 29%
Health Partners $106 - $384 47%
Security Health Plan $173 - $542 77%
Sanford Health Plan Align $193 86%
Ucare $207 - $692 93%
Aetna $209 - $754 93%
Medicare (plans) $209 93%
UnitedHealthcare $209 - $868 93%
Medica $212 - $710 95%
Primewest $214 - $224 96%
First Choice Health Network $284 - $886 127%
Healthez $284 - $886 127%
Multiplan $284 - $886 127%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1305 W 18Th St Post Office Box 5039, Sioux Falls, SD 57117
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals