CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $135
Cash Discount Price: $33
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 Olympic Plaza Cir, Tyler, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$135

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: $33 (15%)

Insurance Median: $135 (60%)

Cash: $33 (15% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $135 (60% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerigroup Commercial [5055]	$83	37%
Black Lung [6055]	$83	37%
Cigna	$83 - $222	37%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$83	37%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$83	37%
Lucent Health [6000]	$83	37%
Parkland Community Health Plan [6015]	$83	37%
Web Tpa [2115]	$83 - $137	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$112 - $170	50%
Aetna	$137	61%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$137	61%
Andrews Center Behavioral Health [3950]	$166	74%
Healthfirst [2395]	$166	74%
Group Pension Admin [1450]	$222	99%
Humana	$222	99%
Phcs [1780]	$222	99%
Tml [1980]	$222	99%

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 $33.
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 UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation 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.