CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Winkler County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $205
Cash Discount Price: $199
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Winkler County Memorial Hospital is $205. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $199. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 821 Jeffee Drive, Kermit, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$199

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$205

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: $199 (89%)

Insurance Median: $205 (92%)

Cash: $199 (89% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $205 (92% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29 - $214	13%
Aetna	$77 - $279	34%
Caprock Mcr Adv- All Plans	$77 - $214	34%
Humana	$77 - $279	34%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans	$77 - $214	34%
Molina Mcr Adv	$77 - $214	34%
Superior Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$77 - $214	34%
First Care Chip - All Other Plans	$118 - $329	53%
First Care Star	$118 - $329	53%
Molina Chip	$118 - $329	53%
Molina Mcaid	$118 - $329	53%
Superior Star/Chip	$118 - $329	53%
UnitedHealthcare	$118 - $329	53%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $199.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 94640.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Winkler County Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 94640.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.