CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $133
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Erlanger Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $133 (59%)
Insurance Median: $22 (10%)
Cash: $133 (59% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (10% 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
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $387 4%
Alexian $11 - $13 5%
Amerigroup $11 - $97 5%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $371 5%
Bluecare $11 - $49 5%
Aetna $13 - $227 6%
American Health $13 - $192 6%
Cigna $13 - $374 6%
Clover $13 - $187 6%
Devoted Health $13 - $194 6%
Humana $13 - $278 6%
Medicare (plans) $13 6%
Nhc $13 - $196 6%
Pruitthealth Premier $13 6%
Upmc $13 - $187 6%
Atrio Health $14 - $205 6%
Simpra Advantage $14 6%
Ambetter / Centene $16 - $233 7%
Caresource Ga $16 - $29 7%
Caresource Tn $16 - $29 7%
Caresource $17 - $373 8%
Peach State Hlth Plan $17 8%
Caresource Nc $19 - $29 8%
Olympus $19 - $348 8%
Alliant $20 - $348 9%
Occunet $22 - $177 10%
Pnoa $22 - $464 10%
Point Comfort Underwriters $22 - $23 10%
Wellpoint $186 83%
First Health $371 - $394 166%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals