CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Lake Chelan Community Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $169
Cash Discount Price: $292
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Lake Chelan Community Hospital is $169. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $292. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 S Apple Blossom Dr, Chelan, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$292

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$169

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: $292 (131%)

Insurance Median: $169 (76%)

Cash: $292 (131% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $169 (76% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Medicare (plans)	$23 - $298	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $505	10%
Amerigroup Op Only - All Plans	$24 - $317	11%
Coordinated Care Mcaid	$24 - $317	11%
Premera First - All Plans	$31 - $407	14%
Multiplan - All Plans	$36 - $483	16%
Aetna	$37 - $488	17%
Molina - All Plans	$38 - $501	17%
Corvel - All Plans	$39 - $516	17%
First Choice - All Plans	$39 - $516	17%
Coordinated Care Comm - All Other Plans	$40 - $533	18%

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 $292.
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 Lake Chelan Community 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.