CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Pocahontas Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $84
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Duncan Road, Buckeye, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$84

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: $77 (34%)

Insurance Median: $84 (38%)

Cash: $77 (34% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $84 (38% 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
Unicare Health Plan of Wv, Inc. - Commercial-Hmo	$64	29%
Aetna	$77 - $79	34%
Wellpoint West Virginia, Inc. - Commercial-Hmo	$77	34%
Medicaid / KanCare	$77	34%
Medicare (plans)	$83	37%
Highmark Senior Solutions Company - Commercial-Ppo	$84	38%
Wv Treasury Peia - Commercial-Ppo	$85	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$86 - $104	38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$96	43%
The Health Plan - Commercial-Hmo	$104	46%
Humana	$108	48%

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 $77.
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 Pocahontas 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.