CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Mease Dunedin Hospital

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $194
Cash Discount Price: $173
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Mease Dunedin Hospital is $194. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $173. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 Main St, Dunedin, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$173

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$194

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: $173 (227%)

Insurance Median: $194 (255%)

Cash: $173 (227% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $194 (255% 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 255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 155%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Molina	$52 - $170	68%
Simply Healthcare	$52 - $198	68%
Freedom	$58	76%
Optimum	$58	76%
Careplus	$66	87%
Humana	$71 - $196	93%
Aetna	$72 - $235	95%
Baycareplus	$72	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$72 - $288	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$77 - $259	101%
Solis Health	$80	105%
Cigna	$83 - $288	109%
Ultimate Health Plan	$86	113%
Avmed	$89 - $207	117%
Wellcare	$101	133%
Evolutions	$144 - $268	189%
Ambetter / Centene	$163 - $288	214%
Clear Health Alliance	$191	251%
Freedom Health	$198	260%
Molina Healthcare	$198	260%
Sunshine Health	$198	260%
Florida Community Care	$208	273%
First Health	$245	322%
Multiplan	$259	340%
United Behavioral Health	$288	378%

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 $173.
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 Mease Dunedin 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.