Breathing treatment cost in Cleveland, OH
In Cleveland, OH, 25 hospitals list a cash price for breathing treatment (nebulizer or inhaler) for airway obstruction: from $28.52 to $608.40, with a median of $201.75. The lowest listed price is at Metrohealth System — $173.23 less than the median here. Across Ohio, the median is $182.52 at 98 hospitals.
Cash prices at 25 facilities across 20 cities for code 94640, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 24, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Jul 14, 2026.
Lowest$28.52Metrohealth System
Median$201.75half pay less
Highest$608.40in this market
Difference21.3×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 Cleveland, OH.
median
Lowest $28.52Highest $1,885.65
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metrohealth System lowest Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hyperinflation-Ippb Subsequent | $28.52 | $81.48 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hyperinflation-Ippb Initial | $44.54 | $127.25 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center one side Conneaut, OH · (440) 593-1131 HC RT EZPAP TREATMENT | $139.50 | $186.00 | $57.66–$186.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Uhhs Memorial Hospital of Geneva one side Geneva, OH · (440) 415-0151 HC RT EZPAP TREATMENT | $139.50 | $186.00 | $37.20–$176.33 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Aerosol Bronchdilatr Subsquent | $147.28 | $420.81 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Aerosol Inhalation Subsequent | $147.28 | $420.81 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Regional Medical Center Lorain, OH · (440) 960-4000 HC Sputum Induction | $174.00 | $290.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Mercy Health Regional Medical Center Lorain, OH · (440) 960-4000 HC Aerosol, Hhn, Mdi, Ippb | $174.00 | $290.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Mercy Health Allen Hospital Oberlin, OH · (440) 334-7039 HC Sputum Induction | $177.00 | $295.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Mercy Health Allen Hospital Oberlin, OH · (440) 334-7039 HC Aerosol, Hhn, Mdi, Ippb | $177.00 | $295.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Southwest General Health Center Middleburg Heights, OH · (440) 816-8000 AEROSOL TREATMENT | $197.25 | $263.00 | $13.82–$320.54 | 25% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| UH St John Medical Center one side Westlake, OH · (440) 835-8000 HC RT EZPAP TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $64.93–$402.70 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH St John Medical Center one side Westlake, OH · (440) 835-8000 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $64.93–$402.70 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center Beachwood, OH · (216) 545-4800 HC PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $58.57–$372.90 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center one side Beachwood, OH · (216) 545-4800 HC RT EZPAP TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $58.57–$372.90 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center one side Beachwood, OH · (216) 545-4800 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $58.57–$372.90 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center Beachwood, OH · (216) 545-4800 HC PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $121.90–$524.70 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center one side Beachwood, OH · (216) 545-4800 HC RT EZPAP TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $106.00–$524.70 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center one side Beachwood, OH · (216) 545-4800 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $106.00–$524.70 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Health System Willoughby, OH HC PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $121.90–$628.96 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Health System one side Willoughby, OH HC RT EZPAP TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $106.00–$628.96 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Health System one side Willoughby, OH HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $106.00–$628.96 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Parma Community General Hospital Parma, OH · (440) 743-3000 HC PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $80.56–$1,020.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Parma Community General Hospital one side Parma, OH · (440) 743-3000 HC RT EZPAP TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $80.56–$372.90 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Parma Community General Hospital one side Parma, OH · (440) 743-3000 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $80.56–$372.90 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center Elyria, OH · (440) 329-7500 HC PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $87.45–$372.90 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center one side Elyria, OH · (440) 329-7500 HC RT EZPAP TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $87.45–$372.90 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center one side Elyria, OH · (440) 329-7500 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $87.45–$372.90 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Regional Hospitals one side Chardon, OH · (440) 285-6246 HC RT EZPAP TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $69.17–$372.90 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Regional Hospitals one side Chardon, OH · (440) 285-6246 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $69.17–$372.90 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Regional Hospitals Chardon, OH · (440) 285-6246 HC PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $69.17–$372.90 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH St John Medical Center Westlake, OH · (440) 835-8000 HC PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $198.75 | $265.00 | $64.93–$402.70 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Cleveland Medical Center one side Cleveland, OH · (216) 844-1000 HC RT EZPAP TREATMENT | $201.75 | $269.00 | $89.85–$242.10 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Cleveland Medical Center one side Cleveland, OH · (216) 844-1000 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT | $201.75 | $269.00 | $89.85–$242.10 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland, OH · (216) 844-1000 HC PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $201.75 | $269.00 | $89.85–$242.10 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Cleveland Medical Center one side Cleveland, OH · (216) 844-1000 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT | $201.75 | $269.00 | $72.63–$414.34 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Cleveland Medical Center one side Cleveland, OH · (216) 844-1000 HC RT EZPAP TREATMENT | $201.75 | $269.00 | $72.63–$414.34 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland, OH · (216) 844-1000 HC PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $201.75 | $269.00 | $72.63–$372.90 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Aerosol Bronchodilator Initial | $287.14 | $820.41 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Airway Inhalation Treatment | $287.14 | $820.41 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Uhhs Memorial Hospital of Geneva Geneva, OH · (440) 415-0151 HC PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $408.00 | $544.00 | $108.80–$515.71 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center Conneaut, OH · (440) 593-1131 HC PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $408.00 | $544.00 | $168.64–$544.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center one side Conneaut, OH · (440) 593-1131 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT | $522.75 | $697.00 | $216.07–$697.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Uhhs Memorial Hospital of Geneva one side Geneva, OH · (440) 415-0151 HC RT INHALATION TREATMENT | $522.75 | $697.00 | $139.40–$660.76 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Summa Health System Akron, OH · (330) 375-3000 Hc Inhal Trt For Acute Airway | $599.50 | $599.50 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation Cleveland, OH · (216) 448-6400 PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $608.40 | $936.00 | $264.70–$936.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| South Pointe Hospital Warrensville Heights, OH · (216) 491-6523 PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $608.40 | $936.00 | $264.70–$936.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Marymount Hospital Garfield Heights, OH · (216) 587-8210 PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $608.40 | $936.00 | $264.70–$936.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Lutheran Hospital Cleveland, OH · (216) 696-4300 PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $608.40 | $936.00 | $264.70–$936.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Medina Hospital Medina, OH · (330) 725-1000 PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $608.40 | $936.00 | $13.23–$475.87 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Hillcrest Hospital Mayfield Heights, OH · (440) 312-4500 PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $608.40 | $936.00 | $16.65–$601.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Hospital Cleveland, OH · (216) 476-7000 PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $608.40 | $936.00 | $264.70–$936.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH · (216) 952-9829 PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $608.40 | $936.00 | $260.21–$936.00 | 35% | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Cleveland Clinic Health System - East Region Euclid, OH PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $608.40 | $936.00 | $264.70–$936.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital Avon, OH · (440) 695-5000 PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $608.40 | $936.00 | $264.70–$936.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Lodi Community Hospital Lodi, OH · (330) 948-1222 PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $608.40 | $936.00 | $264.70–$936.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Cleveland Clinic Health System - East Region Euclid, OH DAILY PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $1,885.65 | $2,901.00 | $820.40–$2,901.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Lodi Community Hospital Lodi, OH · (330) 948-1222 DAILY PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $1,885.65 | $2,901.00 | $820.40–$2,901.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| South Pointe Hospital Warrensville Heights, OH · (216) 491-6523 DAILY PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $1,885.65 | $2,901.00 | $820.40–$2,901.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Hospital Cleveland, OH · (216) 476-7000 DAILY PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $1,885.65 | $2,901.00 | $820.40–$2,901.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Marymount Hospital Garfield Heights, OH · (216) 587-8210 DAILY PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $1,885.65 | $2,901.00 | $820.40–$2,901.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation Cleveland, OH · (216) 448-6400 DAILY PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $1,885.65 | $2,901.00 | $820.40–$2,901.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Lutheran Hospital Cleveland, OH · (216) 696-4300 DAILY PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $1,885.65 | $2,901.00 | $820.40–$2,901.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH · (216) 952-9829 DAILY PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $1,885.65 | $2,901.00 | $10.99–$227.89 | 35% | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Medina Hospital Medina, OH · (330) 725-1000 DAILY PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $1,885.65 | $2,901.00 | $820.40–$2,901.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital Avon, OH · (440) 695-5000 DAILY PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $1,885.65 | $2,901.00 | $820.40–$2,901.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Hillcrest Hospital Mayfield Heights, OH · (440) 312-4500 DAILY PRESSURIZED/NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT | $1,885.65 | $2,901.00 | $820.40–$2,901.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $28.52, median $201.75, highest $608.40 — a 21.3× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 25 facilities here, median $201.75. 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 19 of 21 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at none is it 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.