CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Huntsville Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $159
Cash Discount Price: $45
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Huntsville Memorial Hospital is $159. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 Memorial Hospital Drive, Huntsville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$159

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: $45 (20%)

Insurance Median: $159 (71%)

Cash: $45 (20% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $159 (71% 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	$83 - $153	37%
Texas Children'S Health Plan	$115 - $134	51%
Aetna	$124	55%
Prime Health Services	$124 - $254	55%
Humana	$133 - $154	59%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$137 - $159	61%
Rockport	$140 - $162	63%
Multiplan	$149 - $172	67%
Scott And White	$149 - $172	67%
Cigna	$198 - $229	89%
Community Health Choice	$203	91%
Superior Health Plan	$203	91%
Tdcj	$203	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$203	91%
Wellcare	$207	93%
Molina	$234	105%
Corporate Remedies	$254	114%
Nx Health Network	$305	136%

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 $45.
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 Huntsville Memorial 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.