CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $221
Cash Discount Price: $689
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland is $221. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $689. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11100 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$689

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$221

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: $689 (308%)

Insurance Median: $221 (99%)

Cash: $689 (308% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $221 (99% 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	$41	18%
Community Health Choice Mcd	$90	40%
Texas Childrens Health Plans	$114 - $163	51%
United	$116 - $310	52%
Oscar	$134	60%
Humana	$174	78%
Aetna	$183 - $299	82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$241 - $594	108%
Christus (Usfhp)	$276	123%
Coventry National First Health	$367	164%

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 $689.
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 HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland 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.