CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land LLC

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $103
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land LLC is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7622 Branford Pl, Sugar Land, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$103

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

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: $103 (46%)

Insurance Median: $78 (35%)

Cash: $103 (46% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (35% 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
America'S Choice Provider Network	$61 - $82	27%
Quik Trip	$66 - $88	30%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$66 - $88	30%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$66 - $88	30%
Multiplan/Phcs	$70 - $94	31%
Prime Health Services	$75 - $100	34%

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 $103.
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 PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land LLC 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.