CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $216
Cash Discount Price: $132
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital is $216. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $132. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6901 South Olympia Avenue, Tulsa, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$132

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: $132 (59%)

Insurance Median: $216 (97%)

Cash: $132 (59% 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.

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
Black Lung [6055]	$132	59%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$132 - $216	59%
Lucent Health [6000]	$132	59%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$132	59%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$132	59%
Osma Health Network [2345]	$132	59%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$137	61%
UnitedHealthcare	$137	61%
Resource One Administrators [2815]	$216	97%
Universal Fidelity [2085]	$216	97%
Web Tpa [2115]	$216	97%
Aetna	$232	104%
Allied Benefit Systems Inc [1030]	$232	104%
Coresource [1315]	$232	104%
Coventry Healthcare [1320]	$232	104%
Meritain Health [1655]	$232	104%
The Kempton Group Administrators [2905]	$238	106%
First Health [1375]	$326	146%
Medica [2910]	$326	146%
Multiplan [1680]	$326	146%

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 $132.
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 Tulsa Spine & Specialty 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.