CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $312
Cash Discount Price: $138
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is $312. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$312

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: $138 (62%)

Insurance Median: $312 (139%)

Cash: $138 (62% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $312 (139% 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
Wellpoint	$42 - $236	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$56 - $540	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $383	39%
Aetna	$96 - $428	43%
Fidelis Care	$104 - $236	46%
Amerihealth	$227 - $311	101%
Clover Health	$236	105%
Humana	$236	105%
Qualcare Inc	$247	110%
Cigna	$314 - $402	140%
First Health	$389	174%
Wellcare	$470	210%
Emblem Health	$496	222%

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 $138.
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 Robert Wood Johnson University 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.