CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $239
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at NYU Langone Hospitals is $239. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$239

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: $76 (34%)
Insurance Median: $239 (107%)
Cash: $76 (34% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $239 (107% 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
Fidelis $9 - $15 4%
Healthfirst $9 - $342 4%
Healthplus $9 - $342 4%
Amida $10 4%
1199 $34 15%
Cigna $102 46%
Hip $108 - $291 48%
Medicaid / KanCare $108 - $152 48%
Metroplus $108 - $477 48%
UnitedHealthcare $108 - $342 48%
Somos $114 - $205 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $137 - $171 61%
Oxford $171 - $196 76%
Magnacare $199 89%
Aetna $239 - $398 107%
Ghi $241 - $319 108%
Medicare (plans) $241 108%
Wellcare $241 108%
Centerlight $245 110%
Multiplan $311 139%
Hamaspik $361 161%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals