CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Providence Centralia Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $442
Cash Discount Price: $586
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Providence Centralia Hospital is $442. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $586. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 914 S Scheuber Road, Centralia, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$586

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$442

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: $586 (262%)

Insurance Median: $442 (198%)

Cash: $586 (262% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $442 (198% 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
Kaiser	$254 - $948	114%
Aetna	$261 - $264	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$271	121%
Blue Shield	$274 - $1,564	122%
Amerigroup	$279	125%
Community Health Plan	$406	181%
Molina	$429	192%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$456 - $1,302	204%
Coordinated Care	$469	210%
First Choice	$1,146	512%

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 $586.
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 Providence Centralia Hospital 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.