CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: The Medical Center of Southeast Texas

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $175
  • Cash Discount Price: $219
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is $175. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $219. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$219

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$175

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: $219 (98%)
Insurance Median: $175 (78%)
Cash: $219 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $175 (78% 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
League Medical Concepts $8 - $204 4%
Employer Direct Healthcare $9 - $189 4%
Texas Medical Management Partners $9 - $189 4%
Community Health Choice $13 - $226 6%
Amerigroup $17 - $186 8%
Community Health Choice Uhrip $17 8%
Harbor Hospice $17 8%
Medicaid / KanCare $17 - $33 8%
Superior Healthplan $17 - $186 8%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $17 - $18 8%
Molina Healthcare $18 - $255 8%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $249 8%
Beacon Health $20 9%
Self Pay Emergent $33 15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $91 - $859 41%
Dept Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services $110 49%
Cigna $116 - $154 52%
Aetna $127 - $145 57%
Iasis Employees $132 59%
Magellan Behavioral Health $132 59%
First Health $154 69%
Galaxy Health Network $154 69%
Private Healthcare Systems $154 69%
Texas Municipal League $154 69%
Healthsmart $164 73%
Medsolutions $167 75%
Multiplan $175 78%
Humana $179 - $213 80%
Healthspring $186 83%
Medicare (plans) $186 83%
Provider Partners Health Plan $186 83%
Selectcare $186 83%
Tihp (Texas Independence Health Plan) $186 83%
Caresact $189 84%
Hospice $189 84%
Rice Land Hospice $189 84%
Tricare $189 84%
Triwest $189 84%
Cccn Pro Advantage $195 87%
Wellcare Of Texas $195 87%
Wellpath $208 93%
Commercial Non-Contracted $219 98%
Heart To Heart Hospice $219 98%
Lifesynch $219 98%
Mhnet $219 98%
Self Pay - Mcd Pending 100 Percent $219 98%
Single Case Agreement $219 98%
United Behavioral Health $219 98%
Corporate Remedies $278 124%
Elap Services $366 164%
Texas Workers Compensation $377 169%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals