CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Prosser Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $131
Cash Discount Price: $106
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Prosser Memorial Hospital is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 723 Memorial Street, Prosser, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$131

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: $106 (47%)

Insurance Median: $131 (59%)

Cash: $106 (47% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $131 (59% 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
Amerigroup	$5 - $460	2%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$5 - $143	2%
Coordinated Care	$5 - $143	2%
Kaiser Permanente	$5 - $925	2%
Molina	$5 - $143	2%
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $313	2%
Health Alliance Northwest	$9 - $313	4%
Humana	$9 - $300	4%
Wellcare	$9 - $313	4%
Aetna	$11 - $341	5%
Premera	$15 - $282	7%
Ambetter / Centene	$17 - $564	8%
Cigna	$22 - $289	10%
Asuris	$26 - $318	12%
Health Management Adminstrators	$26 - $318	12%
Regence	$26 - $318	12%
Multiplan	$48 - $318	21%
First Choice	$275 - $300	123%

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 $106.
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 Prosser Memorial 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.