CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Hill Country Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $415
Cash Discount Price: $1,185
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Hill Country Memorial Hospital is $415. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,185. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 South State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,185

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$415

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: $1,185 (530%)

Insurance Median: $415 (185%)

Cash: $1,185 (530% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $415 (185% 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
Superior Health	$54 - $65	24%
Community First Health Plans	$129 - $350	58%
United	$264 - $583	118%
Aetna	$284 - $648	127%
Cigna	$314 - $501	140%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$317 - $589	142%
First Health	$474 - $571	212%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$591 - $713	264%
Multiplan	$805 - $1,101	360%
Triwest Health Alliance	$805 - $972	360%

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 $1,185.
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 Hill Country 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.