CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: UNM Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $216
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at UNM Hospital is $216. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$216

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: $98 (44%)
Insurance Median: $216 (97%)
Cash: $98 (44% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $216 (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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $8,509 5%
UnitedHealthcare $46 - $216 21%
Humana $194 87%
Aetna $216 97%
Alamo Navajo School Board $216 97%
Indian Health Abq $216 97%
Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation $216 97%
Pueblo Of Isleta $216 97%
Pueblo Of Jemez $216 97%
Pueblo Of Sandia $216 97%
Devoted Health $259 116%
Christus $324 145%
Albuquerque Public Schools $431 193%
Presbyterian Network $431 193%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $485 217%
Imperial Health Exchange $529 236%
Molina $529 236%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals