CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $199
Cash Discount Price: $175
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital is $199. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $175. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 Tyson Avenue, Paris, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$175

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$199

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: $175 (78%)

Insurance Median: $199 (89%)

Cash: $175 (78% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $199 (89% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $205	4%
River Valley Plan	$68 - $205	30%
Aetna	$111 - $257	50%
Amerigroup	$169 - $425	76%
Harmony Health Plan	$199	89%
Humana	$203	91%
American Health Plan	$205	92%
Cigna	$205 - $224	92%
Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association	$205	92%
Windsor Health Plan	$205	92%
Oscar	$297 - $1,462	133%
Ambetter / Centene	$397	177%
Celtic Insurance Company	$397	177%

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 $175.
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 West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County 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.