CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $177
  • Cash Discount Price: $479
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Research Medical Center is $177. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $479. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$479

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$177

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: $479 (214%)
Insurance Median: $177 (79%)
Cash: $479 (214% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $177 (79% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $62 - $187 28%
United $69 - $215 31%
Healthyblue $70 31%
Medicaid / KanCare $71 32%
Aetna $72 - $244 32%
Amerigroup $72 32%
Unicare $72 32%
Home State Health Plan $84 38%
Ambetter / Centene $89 40%
Nhc Advantage $91 41%
Oscar $91 41%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $96 43%
Humana $101 - $311 45%
Cigna $119 - $239 53%
Universal Healthcare $168 75%
Coventry $192 86%
Coventry Kc Mo $196 88%
College Park Family Care Center $206 92%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $230 - $239 103%
Oha Network $239 107%
Multiplan $254 - $383 114%
Corvel Corporation $311 139%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $359 160%
Triwest Health Alliance $359 160%
Cco, Inc. $383 171%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $383 171%
UnitedHealthcare $426 - $479 190%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals