CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $191
Cash Discount Price: $408
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center is $191. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $408. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$408

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$191

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: $408 (182%)

Insurance Median: $191 (85%)

Cash: $408 (182% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $191 (85% 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 - $772	13%
United_Healthcare	$81 - $203	36%
Medicaid / KanCare	$186	83%
Aetna	$191 - $548	85%
Ambetter / Centene	$191	85%
Edhp	$191	85%
Humana	$191 - $762	85%
Mcr_United	$191	85%
Medicare (plans)	$191	85%
Sendero	$191	85%
Tricare	$191	85%
Triwest	$191	85%
Wellcare	$191	85%
Cigna	$256	114%
90_Degree_Benefits	$286	128%
Superior_Mcd	$528	236%
Scott_And_White	$645	288%
Multiplan	$762	341%
Beech_Street	$821	367%

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 $408.
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 The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center 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.