CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: UT Health East Texas Carthage Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $163
Cash Discount Price: $65
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at UT Health East Texas Carthage Hospital is $163. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 409 Cottage Rd, Carthage, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$163

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: $65 (29%)

Insurance Median: $163 (73%)

Cash: $65 (29% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $163 (73% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$88 - $162	39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$156	70%
Cigna	$156 - $410	70%
UnitedHealthcare	$156	70%
Amerigroup Commercial [5055]	$162	72%
Black Lung [6055]	$162	72%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$162	72%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$162	72%
Lucent Health [6000]	$162	72%
Parkland Community Health Plan [6015]	$162	72%
Web Tpa [2115]	$162 - $397	72%
Aetna	$397	177%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$397	177%
Group Pension Admin [1450]	$410	183%
Humana	$410	183%
Phcs [1780]	$410	183%
Tml [1980]	$410	183%

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 $65.
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 UT Health East Texas Carthage 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.