CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92508
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $64
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Dch Regional Medical Center is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 2.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$24.05

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $24.05 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $64 (266%)
Insurance Median: $52 (216%)
Cash: $64 (266% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (216% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $24.05 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 216% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 116%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $22 - $71 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 129%
Humana $31 - $77 129%
Medicare (plans) $31 129%
Simpra $31 129%
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $128 129%
Viva $31 - $128 129%
Choicecare $51 212%
Seven Corners $52 216%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $64 266%
Healthnet $71 295%
Cigna $107 445%
Workers Comp $109 453%
Healthspring $128 532%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals