CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Kell West Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $37
  • Cash Discount Price: $156
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Kell West Regional Hospital is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5420 Kell West Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$156

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$37

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: $156 (70%)
Insurance Median: $37 (17%)
Cash: $156 (70% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $37 (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
Medicaid / KanCare $3 1%
Uhc_Community_Plan $3 1%
Cigna $5 - $74 2%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $106 3%
Aetna $9 - $191 4%
Healthsmart_Ppo $10 - $74 4%
Phcs $11 - $80 5%
Self_Pay $12 - $85 5%
Multiplan $13 - $90 6%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $106 7%
Blue_Advantage_Bav $15 - $106 7%
Humana $15 - $191 7%
Tricare $15 - $106 7%
Medicare (plans) $187 84%
Medadv_Uhc $191 85%
Blue_Essentials $373 167%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5420 Kell West Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX 76310
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals