CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: $124
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 22999 Us Hwy 59, Kingwood, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39

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: $124 (55%)
Insurance Median: $39 (17%)
Cash: $124 (55% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $39 (17% 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 $5 - $10 2%
Community Health Choice Mcd $11 - $21 5%
Amerigroup $12 - $22 5%
Cigna $13 - $17 6%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $15 - $38 7%
United $15 - $72 7%
Oscar $17 - $31 8%
Healthcare Highways $22 10%
Aetna $23 - $69 10%
Evry Health $24 11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $594 14%
Imagine Health $31 14%
Kelsey Care (Boon-Chapman) $31 14%
Christus (Usfhp) $35 - $64 16%
Curative Administrators $35 16%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $38 - $136 17%
Averde Health $39 - $72 17%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $39 - $72 17%
Coventry National First Health $47 - $85 21%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $48 - $88 21%
Rockport Workers Comp $48 - $88 21%
Independent Medical System $53 - $96 24%
National Healthcare Solutions $53 - $96 24%
Southwest Medical $53 - $96 24%
Coastal Comp $57 - $104 25%
Multiplan $66 - $136 30%
Physicians, Inc $75 - $136 34%
Usa Managed Care $75 - $136 34%
Affiliated Ppo $79 - $144 35%
Humana $174 78%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 134%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 22999 Us Hwy 59, Kingwood, TX 77325
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals