CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Carilion Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $397
  • Cash Discount Price: $252
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Carilion Medical Center is $397. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $252. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1906 Belleview Avenue, Se, Roanoke, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$252

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$397

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: $252 (113%)
Insurance Median: $397 (177%)
Cash: $252 (113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $397 (177% 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 $7 - $797 3%
Sentara Health Plan $7 - $447 3%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry) $8 4%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry) $8 4%
Humana $8 - $209 4%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $589 4%
Aetna $192 - $479 86%
Gateway - Tier 3 $397 177%
Vhn - Ultra $447 200%
Cigna $486 - $519 217%
Connecticare $505 226%
Vhn - Plus $555 248%
Gateway - Tier 2 $577 258%
Vhn $577 258%
Vhn - Link $649 290%
Gateway - Tier 1 $685 306%
Vhn - Secondary Payors $685 306%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1906 Belleview Avenue, Se, Roanoke, VA 24014
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals