CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $183
  • Cash Discount Price: $411
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $411. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$411

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$183

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: $411 (184%)
Insurance Median: $183 (82%)
Cash: $411 (184% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $183 (82% 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 $28 - $35 13%
United $84 - $228 38%
Aetna $85 - $214 38%
Texas Workforce Commission $96 - $121 43%
Healthcare Highways $102 46%
Oscar $108 - $138 48%
Cigna $129 - $216 58%
Averde Health $132 - $167 59%
Curative Administrators $159 71%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $171 - $430 76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $179 - $1,072 80%
First Health $229 - $291 102%
National Healthcare Solutions $239 - $303 107%
Southwest Medical $239 - $303 107%
Coastal Comp $259 - $329 116%
Total E&P Mexico $259 - $329 116%
Humana $263 118%
Affiliated Healthcare $271 - $344 121%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 134%
Mcm Maxcare $319 - $405 143%
Pronet Ppo $319 - $405 143%
Usa Managed Care $319 - $405 143%
Beech Street $359 - $455 160%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals