CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Medical City Alliance

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $131
Cash Discount Price: $541
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Medical City Alliance is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $541. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$541

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$131

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: $541 (242%)

Insurance Median: $131 (59%)

Cash: $541 (242% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $131 (59% 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
Superior Health Plan	$27 - $47	12%
Aetna	$51 - $488	23%
Cigna	$51 - $94	23%
Oscar	$79 - $140	35%
United	$86 - $152	38%
Healthcare Highways	$128 - $227	57%
Humana	$128	57%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$168 - $984	75%
Multiplan Phcs	$265 - $470	118%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$284 - $504	127%
Independent Medical Systems	$379 - $672	169%
National Healthcare Solutions	$379 - $672	169%

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 $541.
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 Medical City Alliance 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.