CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $388
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $388. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$388

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $388 (173%)
Insurance Median: $8 (4%)
Cash: $388 (173% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (4% 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.

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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
Crime Victims [100176] $3 - $10 1%
Amerigroup [350102] $3 - $10 1%
Beacon Essential [350122] $3 - $9 1%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $159 1%
Univera Healthcare Essential [100170] $3 - $7 1%
Excellus Rochester McD [350117] $3 - $10 1%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $19 1%
Tuscarora Nation [550120] $3 - $10 1%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $18 1%
Fidelis Essential [100163] $7 - $9 3%
VA Veterans Affairs [700001] $7 - $8 3%
Univera Healthcare [100169] $7 - $11 3%
Vna Option Mltc [350110] $7 - $10 3%
Independent Health Essential [100166] $7 - $191 3%
Medicare (plans) $7 - $231 3%
Molina Essential [100167] $7 - $23 3%
Seneca Nation [450119] $8 4%
Tricare $8 4%
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120] $8 4%
Covid19 Hrsa [45013] $8 4%
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005] $8 4%
Meritain [100063] $8 4%
Champ VA [700002] $8 4%
Aetna $8 4%
Wellcare [450129] $8 4%
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451] $8 4%
Fallon Health [450115] $8 4%
Ghi [100153] $8 4%
Cigna $8 - $11 4%
Humana $8 4%
Magnacare [100142] $8 4%
Hospice [550001] $8 4%
Independent Health [100165] $9 - $383 4%
Beacon Health Options [100023] $9 4%
Iha First Choice [800001] $9 - $307 4%
Fidelis Exchange [100164] $9 4%
UPMC Health Plan [100181] $14 - $26 6%
Mvp Healthcare [100168] $21 9%
Federal Workers Compensation [500100] $32 14%
No Fault [114001] $32 14%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14220
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals