CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Oakbend Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $176
Cash Discount Price: $40
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Oakbend Medical Center is $176. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$176

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: $40 (18%)

Insurance Median: $176 (79%)

Cash: $40 (18% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $176 (79% 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	$44 - $220	20%
Aetna	$97	43%
Humana	$112 - $131	50%
Oscar - All Plans	$123	55%
Cigna	$125	56%
UnitedHealthcare	$185	83%
Medicaid / KanCare	$202	90%
Wellcare Mcare-All Plans	$212	95%
Ambetter / Centene	$220 - $232	98%
Friday Health Plan Mcr	$220	98%
Medicare (plans)	$220	98%
Community Health Choice-All Plans	$222	99%
Friday Health Plan-All Other Plans	$275	123%

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 $40.
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 Oakbend Medical 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.