CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92507
  • Insurance Median: $161
  • Cash Discount Price: $168
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $161. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $168. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$168

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$161

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: $168 (221%)
Insurance Median: $161 (211%)
Cash: $168 (221% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $161 (211% 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 211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 111%). 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 $54 - $179 71%
Banner Health $60 79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $60 - $157 79%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $60 79%
Medica $60 - $161 79%
Medicare (plans) $60 79%
Assist Health Group $72 95%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $94 123%
UnitedHealthcare $112 - $183 147%
Denver Health Medical Plan $117 154%
Apostrophe, Inc. $174 228%
First Choice Health Network $174 228%
First Choice Of The Midwest $183 240%
Hue Health, Inc $183 240%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $183 240%
Multiplan $187 246%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO 80751
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals