CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Pioneer Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $206
Cash Discount Price: $174
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Pioneer Medical Center is $206. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $174. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 W 7Th Ave, Big Timber, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$174

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$206

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: $174 (78%)

Insurance Median: $206 (92%)

Cash: $174 (78% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $206 (92% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $180	44%
Healtnet Federal-All Plans	$98	44%
Humana	$98 - $200	44%
Health Info Net McR Adv	$98	44%
UnitedHealthcare	$98 - $206	44%
Triwest VA Pccc-All Plans	$98	44%
Rocky Mountain Health Network-All Plans	$152	68%
Allegiance Provider-All Plans	$184	82%
Mountain Health Co-Op Hpn	$191	85%
Community Health Ntwk-All Plans	$206	92%
City of Billings-All Plans	$206	92%
Americas Choice-All Plans	$206	92%
Fedmed Network-All Plans	$206	92%
Ebms Select Care Network-All Plans	$206	92%
Mountain Health Co-Op-All Other Plans	$206	92%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$206	92%
First Choice Big Sky-All Plans	$206	92%
Pacific Source-All Plans	$206	92%
6 Degrees Health-All Plans	$206	92%
Interwest PPO	$206	92%
First Health-All Plans	$206	92%
Pacific Steel & Recycling-All Plans	$206	92%
Health Info Net Peak/Equity	$210	94%
Health Info Net Standard-All Other Plans	$210	94%
Mountain Health Co-Op Ppo/Pos	$213	95%
Interwest Health Traditional-All Other Plans	$217	97%

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 $174.
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 Pioneer Medical Center 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.