CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $247
  • Cash Discount Price: $744
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Parkridge Medical Center is $247. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $744. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$744

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$247

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: $744 (333%)
Insurance Median: $247 (110%)
Cash: $744 (333% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $247 (110% 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 Cross Blue Shield $10 - $251 4%
Ambetter / Centene $106 - $130 47%
Amerigroup $110 - $123 49%
Bright Health $123 - $195 55%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $133 - $149 59%
Apex Health $138 - $154 62%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $138 - $154 62%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $138 - $154 62%
Peach State $145 - $162 65%
Wellcare $145 - $162 65%
Humana $181 - $527 81%
Cigna $182 - $648 81%
Aetna $203 - $405 91%
United $248 - $365 111%
Health One Alliance $333 - $551 149%
Value Option $362 - $405 162%
Magellan Behavioral Health $434 - $486 194%
Multiplan $434 - $486 194%
North Ga Health Services $470 - $527 210%
Employers Health Network $507 - $567 227%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $507 - $567 227%
Mhnet $543 - $608 243%
Compsych $579 - $648 259%
Beech Street $637 - $713 285%
Prime Health $637 - $713 285%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals