CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $305
Cash Discount Price: $406
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery is $305. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $406. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3700 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$406

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$305

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: $406 (181%)

Insurance Median: $305 (136%)

Cash: $406 (181% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $305 (136% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Cigna	$71	32%
Lifeworks	$77	34%
Universal Healthcare Group	$89	40%
Virginia Health Network	$142 - $288	63%
Aetna	$146 - $215	65%
United	$157 - $183	70%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$244	109%
Corvel	$292	131%
Richfield Nursing Center	$304	136%
Richfield Retirement Community	$304	136%
Multiplan	$313	140%
Community Care Network	$325	145%
Graham-White Manufacturing	$325	145%
Occunet Workers Comp	$325	145%
One Health Plan	$325	145%
Phcs	$345	154%
Patients Choice	$357	160%
4Most	$365	163%
American Postal Workers Union	$365	163%
Star Transportation	$365	163%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $406.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 94640.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 94640.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.