Doctor visits and therapy CPT 94640 Outpatient

Breathing treatment cost in Chicago, IL

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 51 hospitals list a cash price for breathing treatment (nebulizer or inhaler) for airway obstruction: from $47.56 to $439.00, with a median of $187.50. The lowest listed price is at La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital — $139.94 less than the median here. Across Illinois, the median is $187.50 at 64 hospitals.

Cash prices at 51 facilities across 36 cities for code 94640, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 17, 2025 and Sep 1, 2026.

Lowest$47.56La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital
Median$187.50half pay less
Highest$439.00in this market
Difference9.2×highest vs lowest

Where each hospital's price falls

Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.

median
Lowest $47.56Highest $439.00

Hospitals, cheapest first

HospitalCash price List priceInsurers payOff listFile date
La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital lowest Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 NEBULIZER TX SINGLE $47.56 $47.56 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook one side Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook one side Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC RT MDI/DPI $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook one side Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC RT INDUCED SPUTUM $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook one side Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC RT HAND HELD NEBULIZER $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook one side Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale one side Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC RT HAND HELD NEBULIZER $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale one side Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC RT INDUCED SPUTUM $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale one side Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC RT MDI/DPI $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale one side Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale one side Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC RT HAND HELD NEBULIZER $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale one side Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC RT INDUCED SPUTUM $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook one side Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC RT MDI/DPI $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook one side Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC RT INDUCED SPUTUM $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook one side Bolingbrook, IL · (630) 312-5000 HC RT HAND HELD NEBULIZER $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks one side Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks one side Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC RT MDI/DPI $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks one side Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC RT INDUCED SPUTUM $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks one side Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC RT HAND HELD NEBULIZER $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks one side Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks one side Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC RT MDI/DPI $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks one side Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC RT INDUCED SPUTUM $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks one side Glendale Heights, IL · (630) 545-8000 HC RT HAND HELD NEBULIZER $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale one side Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC RT MDI/DPI $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale one side Hinsdale, IL · (630) 856-9000 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange one side La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC RT MDI/DPI $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange one side La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC RT INDUCED SPUTUM $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange one side La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC RT HAND HELD NEBULIZER $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange one side La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange one side La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC RT MDI/DPI $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange one side La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC RT INDUCED SPUTUM $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange one side La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC RT HAND HELD NEBULIZER $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange one side La Grange, IL · (708) 352-1200 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT $50.00 $200.00 — 75% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Wheaton, IL HB Airway Inhalation Treatment $51.80 $74.00 $31.08–$74.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Hyperinflation Tx $52.44 $276.00 $32.46–$265.02 81% Mar 31, 2026
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Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Sputum Induction $52.44 $276.00 $32.46–$265.02 81% Mar 31, 2026
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Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Metered Dose Inhaler Tx $52.44 $276.00 $83.08–$201.48 81% Mar 31, 2026
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Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Ippb Tx $52.44 $276.00 $83.08–$201.48 81% Mar 31, 2026
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Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Nebulizer Tx Intermittent $52.44 $276.00 $32.46–$265.02 81% Mar 31, 2026
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Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Inhalation Tx by ER - Neb, Mdi, Ippb $52.44 $276.00 $32.46–$265.02 81% Mar 31, 2026
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Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Med Nebulizer Treatment $52.44 $276.00 $32.46–$265.02 81% Mar 31, 2026
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Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Mdi Treatment $52.44 $276.00 $83.63–$201.48 81% Mar 31, 2026
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Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL · (708) 681-3200 Nebulizer Treatment $52.44 $276.00 $83.63–$201.48 81% Mar 31, 2026
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La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 NEBULIZER TX MULTIPLE $58.36 $58.36 — — Apr 1, 2026
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La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 NEBULIZATION THERAPY $61.10 $61.10 — — Apr 1, 2026
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La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 INHALATION TRTMNT MDI INITIAL $61.10 $61.10 — — Apr 1, 2026
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La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 NEB TREATMENT <1HR $61.10 $61.10 — — Apr 1, 2026
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La Rabida Children's Hospital|LaRabida Childrens Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 363-6700 CM NEB TRTMNT <1HR $62.13 $62.13 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Nebulizer Tx Intermittent $63.48 $276.00 $95.77–$290.90 77% Mar 31, 2026
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Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Inhalation Tx by ER - Neb, Mdi, Ippb $63.48 $276.00 $144.62–$290.90 77% Mar 31, 2026
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Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Sputum Induction $63.48 $276.00 $32.46–$311.67 77% Mar 31, 2026
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Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Nebulizer Treatment $63.48 $276.00 $144.62–$290.90 77% Mar 31, 2026
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Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Mdi Treatment $63.48 $276.00 $32.46–$311.67 77% Mar 31, 2026
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Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Med Nebulizer Treatment $63.48 $276.00 $32.46–$311.67 77% Mar 31, 2026
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Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Metered Dose Inhaler Tx $63.48 $276.00 $95.77–$290.90 77% Mar 31, 2026
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Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Ippb Tx $63.48 $276.00 $95.77–$290.90 77% Mar 31, 2026
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Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · (708) 216-9000 Hyperinflation Tx $63.48 $276.00 $95.77–$290.90 77% Mar 31, 2026
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 RT CHARGE MDI Subsequent BCE $66.81 $196.51 $28.68–$216.26 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 RT CHARGE Aerosol Therapy Initial BCE $66.81 $196.51 $28.68–$216.26 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 RT CHARGE MDI Demo/Initial BCE $66.81 $196.51 $28.68–$216.26 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 RT CHARGE IPPB -> Yes $66.81 $196.51 $28.68–$216.26 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 RT CHARGE IPPB BCE $66.81 $196.51 $28.68–$216.26 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 RT CHARGE Aerosol Therapy -> Subsequent $66.81 $196.51 $28.68–$216.26 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 RT CHARGE Aerosol Therapy -> Initial $66.81 $196.51 $28.68–$216.26 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 RT CHARGE MDI -> Subsequent $66.81 $196.51 $28.68–$216.26 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 RT CHARGE Aerosol Therapy Subsequent BCE $66.81 $196.51 $28.68–$216.26 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 RT CHARGE MDI -> Demo/Initial $66.81 $196.51 $28.68–$216.26 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Roseland Community Hospital Association Chicago, IL · (773) 995-3000 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production $72.29 $508.00 $72.29–$558.80 86% Jul 1, 2026
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Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb, IL · (815) 756-1521 HB Airway Inhalation Treatment $91.00 $130.00 $23.79–$130.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 282-7000 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production $101.13 $202.25 $55.21–$234.66 50% Apr 1, 2026
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H CONTINOUS AEROSOL TX 1ST HOUR $122.50 $175.00 $29.75–$8,500.00 30% —
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H OPS AIRWAY INHALATION TREATMENT $122.50 $175.00 $29.75–$8,500.00 30% —
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H AIRWAY INHALATION TREATMENT $122.50 $175.00 $29.75–$8,500.00 30% —
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H PACU AIRWAY INHALATION TREATMENT $122.50 $175.00 $29.75–$8,500.00 30% —
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago one side Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H RT CONTINUOS AEROSOL PER HOUR $122.50 $175.00 $29.75–$8,500.00 30% —
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL · (312) 227-4000 H AIRWAY INHALATION TREATMENT MDI [4112446] $122.50 $175.00 $29.75–$8,500.00 30% —
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Airway Inhalation Treatment $128.70 $198.00 $26.73–$108.11 35% —
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL Airway Inhalation Treatment $128.70 $198.00 $26.73–$108.11 35% —
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital Evanson, IL · (847) 570-2000 Airway Inhalation Treatment $128.70 $198.00 $26.73–$108.11 35% —
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Airway Inhalation Treatment $128.70 $198.00 $26.73–$108.11 35% —
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 RT CHARGE MDI -> Subsequent $131.08 $385.53 $28.68–$250.59 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 CHED PRESSD NONPRESSD INHAL TRMENT BCE $131.08 $385.53 $28.68–$250.59 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 CHED PRESSD NONPRESSD INHAL TRMENT BCE $131.08 $385.53 $28.68–$250.59 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 RT CHARGE MDI Subsequent BCE $131.08 $385.53 $28.68–$250.59 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 RT CHARGE MDI -> Demo/Initial $131.08 $385.53 $28.68–$250.59 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8700 ED PRESSD NONPRESSD INHAL TRMENT BCE $131.08 $385.53 $28.68–$250.59 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 ED PRESSD NONPRESSD INHAL TRMENT BCE $131.08 $385.53 $28.68–$250.59 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 RT CHARGE MDI Demo/Initial BCE $131.08 $385.53 $28.68–$250.59 66% Mar 17, 2025
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Inhalation Treatment - Subseq $138.45 $213.00 $28.76–$116.30 35% —
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Inhalation Therapy $138.45 $213.00 $28.76–$116.30 35% —
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Inhalation Treatment - Subseq $138.45 $213.00 $28.76–$116.30 35% —
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL Inhalation Therapy $138.45 $213.00 $28.76–$116.30 35% —
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Highland Park Hospital Highland Park, IL Inhalation Treatment - Subseq $138.45 $213.00 $28.76–$116.30 35% —
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital Evanson, IL · (847) 570-2000 Inhalation Therapy $138.45 $213.00 $28.76–$116.30 35% —
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Evanston Hospital Evanson, IL · (847) 570-2000 Inhalation Treatment - Subseq $138.45 $213.00 $28.76–$116.30 35% —
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NorthShore University HealthSystems Skokie Hospital Skokie, IL Inhalation Therapy $138.45 $213.00 $28.76–$116.30 35% —
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 RT CHARGE Aerosol Therapy Initial BCE $142.22 $418.30 $28.68–$271.90 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 RT CHARGE Aerosol Therapy -> Subsequent $142.22 $418.30 $28.68–$271.90 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 RT CHARGE Aerosol Therapy -> Initial $142.22 $418.30 $28.68–$271.90 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Resilience Healthcare West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL · (708) 383-6200 RT CHARGE Aerosol Therapy Subsequent BCE $142.22 $418.30 $28.68–$271.90 66% Mar 17, 2025
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC AIRWAY INHALATION TREATMENT $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC IPPB TREATMENT SUBSQ $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC INLINE MEDICATION TREATMENT INT $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC MDI TREATMENT $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC AEROSOL TREATMENT INITIAL $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC IPPB TREATMENT * $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC MEDICATED NEBULIZER TREATMENT INT (41000027) - $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC AEROSOL TREATMENT SUBSQ $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC SPUTUM INDUCTION SUBSEQUENT EACH $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC METANEBULIZER INITIAL $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC METANEBULIZER SUBSEQUENT $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC NEBULIZER TX $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC MEDICATED NEBULIZER TX. SUBSQ (41000033) - 0.26 $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC NEB TREATMENT SUBSQ $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC SPUTUM INDUCTION $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC INLINE MEDICATION TMT SUBSQ $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL · (773) 665-3000 HC HELIOX 24 HOURS $146.19 $443.00 $37.95–$56.12 67% —
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Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL · (815) 786-8484 HB Airway Inhalation Treatment $158.20 $226.00 $42.94–$226.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 RESP TX INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT $167.50 $335.00 $94.13–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL RESP TX INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT $167.50 $335.00 $95.85–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL RESP TX INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT $187.50 $375.00 $95.38–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 RESP TX INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT $187.50 $375.00 $92.81–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL · (708) 684-8000 SPUTUM SPEC AEROSOL INDUCED $187.50 $375.00 $92.81–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL SPUTUM SPEC AEROSOL INDUCED $187.50 $375.00 $95.85–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 RESP TX INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT $187.50 $375.00 $58.55–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL · (847) 362-2900 SPUTUM SPEC AEROSOL INDUCED $187.50 $375.00 $58.55–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL SPUTUM SPEC AEROSOL INDUCED $187.50 $375.00 $94.53–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn Oak Lawn, IL RESP TX INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT $187.50 $375.00 $94.53–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 RESP TX INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT $187.50 $375.00 $95.62–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL · (847) 381-9600 SPUTUM SPEC AEROSOL INDUCED $187.50 $375.00 $95.62–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 SPUTUM SPEC AEROSOL INDUCED $187.50 $375.00 $94.99–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 RESP TX INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT $187.50 $375.00 $95.62–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 975-1600 SPUTUM SPEC AEROSOL INDUCED $187.50 $375.00 $95.62–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL · (847) 723-2210 SPUTUM SPEC AEROSOL INDUCED $187.50 $375.00 $94.13–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 RESP TX INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT $187.50 $375.00 $44.73–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL · (847) 742-9800 SPUTUM SPEC AEROSOL INDUCED $187.50 $375.00 $44.73–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL SPUTUM SPEC AEROSOL INDUCED $187.50 $375.00 $95.38–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 SPUTUM SPEC AEROSOL INDUCED $187.50 $375.00 $94.99–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL · (773) 967-5002 RESP TX INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT $187.50 $375.00 $94.99–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · (708) 923-4000 HB Airway Inhalation Treatment $193.20 $276.00 $44.16–$276.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL · (773) 292-8200 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production $198.52 $709.00 $709.00 72% Aug 24, 2026
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Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL · (630) 275-5900 RESP TX INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT $210.00 $420.00 $94.99–$407.07 50% Nov 4, 2025
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Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 AIRWAY INHALATION TREATMENT $213.00 $213.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Highland Park, IL AIRWAY INHALATION TREATMENT $213.00 $213.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 AIRWAY INHALATION TREATMENT $213.00 $213.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB INHALATION TREATMENT - SUBSEQ $229.00 $229.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HB INHALATION TREATMENT - SUBSEQ $229.00 $229.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Highland Park, IL HB INHALATION THERAPY $229.00 $229.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 570-2000 HB INHALATION THERAPY $229.00 $229.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Highland Park, IL HB INHALATION TREATMENT - SUBSEQ $229.00 $229.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Swedish Covenant Health Chicago, IL · (773) 878-8200 HB INHALATION THERAPY $229.00 $229.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 NEB TX SUBSEQUENT SAME DAY $233.00 $395.00 $9.17–$395.00 41% Sep 1, 2026
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Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 NEBULIZER INITIAL $233.00 $395.00 $9.17–$395.00 41% Sep 1, 2026
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Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 SPUTUM INDUCTION SUBSEQUENT $233.00 $395.00 $9.17–$395.00 41% Sep 1, 2026
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Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 SPUTUM INDUCTION $233.00 $395.00 $9.17–$395.00 41% Sep 1, 2026
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Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 AEROSOL TREATMENT $233.00 $395.00 $9.17–$395.00 41% Sep 1, 2026
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Saint Francis Hospital Evanston, IL · (847) 316-4000 HC AIRWAY INHALATION TREATMENT $233.00 $443.00 $9.16–$443.00 47% Sep 1, 2026
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Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 AEROSOL SUBSEQUENT $233.00 $395.00 $9.17–$395.00 41% Sep 1, 2026
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Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 CONTINUOUS NEBULIZER INITIAL $233.00 $395.00 $9.17–$395.00 41% Sep 1, 2026
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Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 METERED DOSE TREATMENT INITIAL $233.00 $395.00 $9.17–$395.00 41% Sep 1, 2026
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Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 METERED DOSE TREATMENT $233.00 $395.00 $9.17–$395.00 41% Sep 1, 2026
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Mercy Medical Center Aurora, IL · (630) 859-2222 NEBULIZER TX, INITIAL $233.00 $395.00 $9.17–$395.00 41% Sep 1, 2026
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Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, IL · (630) 682-1600 HB Airway Inhalation Treatment $290.50 $415.00 $28.64–$415.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Geneva, IL · (630) 208-3000 HB Airway Inhalation Treatment $290.50 $415.00 $61.84–$415.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL · (847) 618-1000 Hb Airway Inhalation Treatment $313.00 $313.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Inhalation Treatment For Acute Airway Obstruction $374.00 $374.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana Crown Point, IN · (312) 755-4706 HC METERED DOSE INHALER THERAPY $374.00 $374.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Metered Dose Inhaler Therapy $374.00 $374.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL · (708) 333-2300 Hc Ez Pap $374.00 $374.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana Crown Point, IN · (312) 755-4706 HC INHALATION TREATMENT FOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION $374.00 $374.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana Crown Point, IN · (312) 755-4706 HC EZ PAP $374.00 $374.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital McHenry, IL · (815) 344-5000 HB Airway Inhalation Treatment $385.00 $550.00 $106.15–$550.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL · (847) 234-5600 HB Airway Inhalation Treatment $385.00 $550.00 $91.30–$550.00 30% Apr 1, 2026
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The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN Sputum Induction; Subsequent $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Metered Dose Inhaler; Initial $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Nebulizer Treat; Initial $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Ippb Treatment; Subsequent $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Meter Dose Inhaler; Subsequent $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Aerosol Treatment; Subsequent $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Ippb Treatment; Initital $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Sputum Induction; Initial $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Aerosol Treatment; Initial $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Nebulizer Treat; Subsequent $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 Sputum Induction; Subsequent $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Resp Treatmant, First Daily $400.40 $572.00 $41.42–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Gary, IN · (219) 886-4000 HC Resp Treatment, Addnl Daily $400.40 $572.00 $41.42–$1,733.76 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN Metered Dose Inhaler; Initial $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN Nebulizer Treat; Initial $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN Ippb Treatment; Subsequent $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN Meter Dose Inhaler; Subsequent $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN Aerosol Treatment; Subsequent $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN Ippb Treatment; Initital $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN Sputum Induction; Initial $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN Aerosol Treatment; Initial $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN Nebulizer Treat; Subsequent $400.40 $572.00 $24.84–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN HC Resp Treatmant, First Daily $400.40 $572.00 $41.42–$1,095.53 30% —
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The Methodist Hospitals Merrillville, IN HC Resp Treatment, Addnl Daily $400.40 $572.00 $41.42–$1,733.76 30% —
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Naperville Psychiatric Ventures Naperville, IL HC INHALATION TREATMENT FOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC NEBULIZER TREATMENT FOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCT INITIAL $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC INHAL TX FOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION REPEAT $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC INHALATION TREATMENT FOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC NEBULIZER TX FOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION REPEAT $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC MDI AERSOL/VAPOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCT INITIAL $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC MDI AERSOL/VAPOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCT REPEAT $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC HE/O2 THERAPY ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC MESH NEBULIZER TX ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION INITIAL $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC MESH NEBULIZER TX ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION REPEAT $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC IPPB TX ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION INITIAL $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · (331) 221-1000 HC IPPB TX ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION REPEAT $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC INHALATION TREATMENT FOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC INHAL TX FOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION REPEAT $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC NEBULIZER TREATMENT FOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCT INITIAL $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC NEBULIZER TX FOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION REPEAT $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC MDI AERSOL/VAPOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCT INITIAL $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC MDI AERSOL/VAPOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCT REPEAT $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC HE/O2 THERAPY ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC MESH NEBULIZER TX ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION INITIAL $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC MESH NEBULIZER TX ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION REPEAT $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC INTRAPUL PERCUSS VENTILAT ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCT INIT $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC INTRAPUL PERCUSS VENTILAT ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCT REPEAT $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC CPAP MASK ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION INITIAL $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC CPAP MASK ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION REPEAT $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC IPPB TX ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION INITIAL $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · (630) 527-3000 HC IPPB TX ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION REPEAT $435.00 $435.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Inhalation Treatment For Acute Airway Obstruction $439.00 $439.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Ez Pap $439.00 $439.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL · (773) 702-9785 Hc Metered Dose Inhaler Therapy $439.00 $439.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Outpatient: lowest $47.56, median $187.50, highest $439.00 — a 9.2× difference within the same market.

As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 34 facilities here, median $187.50. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.

Cash or insurance?

At 31 of 36 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 2 it is below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.

What it is

A breathing treatment delivers medicine such as albuterol through a nebulizer or inhaler to open the airways during an asthma or COPD flare.

What the price covers

The price is for one treatment. Repeated treatments in one visit can each be billed, and the medicine may be billed separately.

2 rows held back from this comparison

They are priced below $1 or below a tenth of the national median for code 94640 ($173.50). Such a line is almost always a physician's fee billed separately, an assistant's share or a placeholder — a real charge, but not the price of the procedure itself.

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, ILEwc - Nebulizer Treatment / Albuterol $0.01 file
Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, ILEwc - Nebulizer Treatment / Albuterol $0.01 file