CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92507
  • Insurance Median: $338
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center is $338. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 4.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1199 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$338

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: $135 (177%)
Insurance Median: $338 (444%)
Cash: $135 (177% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $338 (444% 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 444% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 344%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $48 - $50 63%
UnitedHealthcare $215 - $331 282%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $216 - $412 284%
Kaiser [10500] $248 326%
Cigna $288 - $419 378%
First Health [10303] $315 414%
Novanet [10819] $338 444%
Beechstreet [10800] $369 485%
Multiplan [10600] $369 485%
Phcs [10601] $369 485%
Aetna $419 550%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952] $426 559%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1199 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30606
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals