CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $109
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center is $109. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$109

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%)

Insurance Median: $109 (49%)

Ins. Median: $109 (49% 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
Health Partners Plans	$16 - $229	7%
Keystone First	$29 - $274	13%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$32 - $247	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$43 - $620	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$54 - $763	24%
Aetna	$70 - $283	31%
Upmc Health Plan	$84 - $328	38%
Qualcare	$209 - $815	93%
Humana	$225	101%
Clover Health	$238	106%
Elder Health	$270	121%
Cigna	$272	122%
Innovage	$272	122%
Wtc Health Program	$300	134%
Oscar Health	$337	151%
Prime Health Services	$358	160%

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 $X.
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 Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center 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.