Inhalation Treatment for Airway Obstruction or Sputum Production Cost in Rhode Island
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 8 Rhode Island hospitals. CPT 94640. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Rhode Island
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 8 of 8 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | BCBS | Cigna | Medicare | TRICARE | Humana | MultiPlan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WARWICK |
$79.45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL PROVIDENCE |
$79.45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BUTLER HOSPITAL PROVIDENCE |
$79.45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDENCE |
$134 | $44.87 | $97.00 | $185 | $152 | — | — | — | — |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITAL NORTH PROVIDENCE |
$134 | $20.53 | $126 | $243 | $110 | — | — | — | — |
| WESTERLY HOSPITAL WELLS STREET WESTERLY |
$229 | $107 | $90.19 | — | $91.52 | $109 | $375 | — | $280 |
| LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER WOONSOCKET |
$244 | $245 | $245 | $190 | — | $245 | $245 | $245 | — |
| SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH KENYON AVE WAKEFIELD |
$249 | $100 | $100 | $89.50 | — | $100 | $100 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 8 Rhode Island hospitals above publish for Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 94640 in Rhode Island, Medicare reimburses about $8.92 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Rhode Island range from $79.45 to $249 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 15.0x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production cost in Rhode Island?
- Cash prices for inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production (CPT 94640) in Rhode Island range from $79.45 to $249, with a median of $134. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest Rhode Island hospital published cash price for this procedure is $79.45. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.