CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $218
  • Cash Discount Price: $179
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at UF Health Shands Hospital is $218. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$218

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: $179 (80%)
Insurance Median: $218 (97%)
Cash: $179 (80% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $218 (97% 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.

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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
Aetna $43 - $318 19%
Beacon Health Strategies $45 20%
Humana $45 - $231 20%
Sunshine State Health Plan $45 20%
UnitedHealthcare $45 - $238 20%
Simply Healthcare $46 21%
Florida Community Care $47 21%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $49 22%
Community Care Plan $49 22%
Molina $49 22%
Uaa $112 - $147 50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $126 - $241 56%
Northeast Fl Hospital $129 - $170 58%
Capital Health Plan $147 - $229 66%
Avmed $165 - $245 74%
Vha $204 91%
Health First $206 - $270 92%
Prime Health Services $206 - $270 92%
Cigna $219 - $288 98%
Archbold Medical Center $220 - $290 98%
Genex $220 - $290 98%
Positive Healthcare Partners $225 101%
North Central Hospice $229 102%
Wellcare $229 102%
Careplus $236 105%
Carelon Health $243 109%
Corvel Corp $250 - $328 112%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $252 113%
Devoted Health Plan $252 113%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $252 113%
Ghilcrest County $255 114%
Levy County $255 114%
Geha $265 - $347 118%
Wellpath $327 146%
Ambetter / Centene $339 152%
Florida Health Care Plan $367 164%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals