CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Texas Health Hospital Mansfield

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $457
Cash Discount Price: $348
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Texas Health Hospital Mansfield is $457. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $348. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 2.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2300 Lone Star Road, Mansfield, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$348

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$457

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: $348 (156%)

Insurance Median: $457 (204%)

Cash: $348 (156% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $457 (204% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 204% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 104%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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_Of_Kansas	$98 - $765	44%
Aetna	$167 - $486	75%
Cigna	$174 - $2,672	78%
United_Healthcare	$576 - $2,750	257%
Amerigroup	$2,619	1171%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield	$2,750	1229%
Molina	$2,750	1229%
Wellcare	$2,881	1288%

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 $348.
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 Texas Health Hospital Mansfield 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.