CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $1,342
Cash Discount Price: $2,236
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Alaska Regional Hospital is $1,342. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,236. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 17.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,236

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,342

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$76.15

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $76.15 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,236 (2936%)

Insurance Median: $1,342 (1762%)

Cash: $2,236 (2936% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,342 (1762% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $76.15 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 1762% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1662%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$100	131%
Veteran'S Administration	$100	131%
United	$102 - $1,688	134%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$125	164%
Union Coalition	$660	867%
Union Coalition Cement Masons	$684	898%
Moda Health	$713 - $1,051	936%
Premerafirst	$1,107	1454%
Geha Ppo Usa	$1,154 - $1,959	1515%
Cigna	$1,212	1592%
Multiplan	$1,342 - $2,080	1762%
Coventry Healthcare	$1,409	1850%
First Health	$1,565	2055%
Bering Strait School District	$1,677	2202%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust	$1,677	2202%
Risk & Benefit Management	$1,677	2202%
Banner Health	$1,789	2349%
Matanuska Telephone	$1,789	2349%

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 $2,236.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 92507.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Alaska Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 92507.
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.