CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $115
  • Cash Discount Price: $254
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Rio Grande Regional Hospital is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $254. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$254

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$115

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: $254 (114%)
Insurance Median: $115 (51%)
Cash: $254 (114% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $115 (51% 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 $18 8%
United $45 - $114 20%
Texas Workforce Commission $61 27%
Aetna $67 - $117 30%
Oscar $69 31%
Cigna $82 - $108 37%
Averde Health $84 38%
Allegian Health $101 45%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $109 - $215 49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $114 - $1,072 51%
First Health $146 65%
National Healthcare Solutions $152 68%
Southwest Medical $152 68%
Coastal Comp $165 74%
Usa Managed Care $165 - $203 74%
Ppo Next/ Medical Control $190 85%
Beech Street $203 91%
Multiplan $203 91%
Humana $243 109%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 134%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX 78503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals