CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $130
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $130. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$130

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $130 (58%)
Insurance Median: $12 (5%)
Cash: $130 (58% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (5% 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
Molina $7 - $19 3%
Aetna $8 - $24 4%
Coventry $8 - $14 4%
Health Alliance $8 - $11 4%
Longevity Health Plan $8 4%
Sinai Medical Group $8 4%
United $8 - $28 4%
UnitedHealthcare $8 4%
Zing Health $8 4%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $19 4%
Clear Springs Health $9 4%
Uic Physician Group $9 4%
Village Md $9 - $10 4%
Wellcare $9 4%
Dolton Medical Associates $10 4%
Mac Neal Health Providers $10 4%
Mercy Physician Association $10 4%
Unified Physicians Network $10 4%
Union Health Service $10 4%
West Suburban Health Providers $10 4%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $11 5%
Lake County Physician Associates $11 5%
Northshore Physician Association $11 5%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $11 5%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $11 5%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $11 5%
Valenz $11 5%
Campus Care $12 5%
Healthsmart $12 5%
The Alliance $12 5%
Cigna $13 6%
Healthlink $13 - $2,385 6%
Caterpillar $14 6%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $14 6%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $14 6%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $14 6%
Multiplan $17 - $58 8%
County Care Health Plan $19 8%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $19 8%
Meridian $19 8%
St Anthony Health Network $19 8%
Youthcare Healthchoice $19 8%
Physician Care Network Inc $20 9%
Equian $58 26%
Zelis $58 26%
Integrated Health Plan $64 29%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals