CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: HCA Florida Blake Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $56
Cash Discount Price: $306
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at HCA Florida Blake Hospital is $56. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $306. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 59Th St W, Bradenton, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$306

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$56

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: $306 (137%)

Insurance Median: $56 (25%)

Cash: $306 (137% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $56 (25% 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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$14	6%
Corvel Corporation	$18 - $97	8%
Prime Health	$18 - $100	8%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$18 - $97	8%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$22	10%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$22	10%
Avmed	$24 - $76	11%
Freedom Health Care	$24	11%
Optimum Healthcare	$24	11%
Truli	$33 - $42	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $65	16%
Aetna	$45 - $92	20%
Simply Healthcare	$45 - $52	20%
Oscar	$46	21%
United	$50 - $138	22%
Cigna	$53	24%
Molina	$58 - $83	26%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$70 - $282	31%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$78	35%
Humana	$86	38%
Behealthy America	$119	53%
Healthcare Sarasota	$153	68%
Plotkin Health	$153	68%
Prime Health Sheriff	$153	68%
Multiplan	$230 - $260	103%

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 $306.
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 HCA Florida Blake Hospital 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.