CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $271
  • Cash Discount Price: $677
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is $271. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $677. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$677

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$271

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: $677 (303%)
Insurance Median: $271 (121%)
Cash: $677 (303% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $271 (121% 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
Superior Health Plan $35 - $51 16%
Community Health Choice Mcd $76 - $110 34%
Amerigroup $81 - $118 36%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $96 - $200 43%
Oscar $113 - $164 51%
United $117 - $379 52%
Ipa Management Services $145 - $169 65%
Aetna $154 - $365 69%
Humana $174 78%
Texas Workforce Commission $202 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $203 - $594 91%
Christus (Usfhp) $232 - $337 104%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $250 - $717 112%
Averde Health $262 - $379 117%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $262 - $379 117%
Multiplan $291 - $759 130%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 134%
Coventry National First Health $310 - $449 139%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $320 - $464 143%
Rockport Workers Comp $320 - $464 143%
Beech Street $349 - $674 156%
Independent Medical System $349 - $506 156%
National Healthcare Solutions $349 - $506 156%
Southwest Medical $349 - $506 156%
Coastal Comp $378 - $548 169%
Cigna $465 - $542 208%
Physicians, Inc $494 - $717 221%
Affiliated Ppo $523 - $759 234%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals