CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Parkwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $195
  • Cash Discount Price: $101
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Parkwest Medical Center is $195. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$101

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$195

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: $101 (45%)
Insurance Median: $195 (87%)
Cash: $101 (45% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $195 (87% 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
Aetna $15 - $195 7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $195 8%
UnitedHealthcare $81 - $223 36%
Cigna $136 - $269 61%
Ehn $151 67%
Wellpoint $168 - $195 75%
Tricare $179 - $186 80%
Farm Bureau $186 83%
Humana $191 85%
American Health Plan $195 87%
Devoted Health $195 87%
Nhc Advantage $195 87%
Wellcare $195 87%
Ambetter / Centene $202 90%
Correctional Medical Services $202 90%
Community Services Network $218 97%
Usa Managed Care Organization $235 105%
Beech Street $252 113%
Novanet $252 113%
Direct Care America $269 120%
Medsave Usa $269 120%
National Provider Network $269 120%
Ccn Managed Care $286 128%
Initial Group $296 132%
Galaxy Health Network $302 135%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals