CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $209
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine is $209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 511 Hospital St, San Augustine, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$209

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: $54 (24%)

Insurance Median: $209 (93%)

Cash: $54 (24% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $209 (93% 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
United	$42 - $484	19%
Aetna	$58 - $188	26%
Cigna	$100 - $199	45%
PHCS	$158 - $387	71%
Humana	$162 - $339	72%
Multiplan	$162 - $339	72%
Wellpoint	$194 - $303	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$202 - $484	90%
Scanhealth	$206	92%
Galaxy	$209 - $436	93%
Md Save	$235	105%
Entrust	$241 - $503	108%
Angelina County	$513	229%
Brookshire Brothers	$564	252%

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 $54.
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 CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine 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.