CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92508
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $40
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 2.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5555 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $40 (166%)
Insurance Median: $68 (283%)
Cash: $40 (166% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (283% 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 283% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 183%). 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 $26 - $81 108%
Arizona Physicians Ipa $30 125%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc. $30 - $64 125%
Health Net $30 - $69 125%
Mercy Care $30 - $73 125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $108 129%
Hospice Of The Valley $45 187%
Arizona Priority Care $51 212%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi) $58 241%
Plotkin Health $58 241%
Oscar Health Plan $64 266%
Quiktrip Corporation $69 287%
Arizona Medical Network $90 374%
Provider Network Of America $96 399%
Cigna $203 - $225 844%
UnitedHealthcare $241 - $265 1002%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5555 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals