CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Kuakini Medical Center

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $99
Cash Discount Price: $179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Kuakini Medical Center is $99. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 347 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$99

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: $179 (235%)

Insurance Median: $99 (130%)

Cash: $179 (235% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $99 (130% 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.

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
Hmaa	$30 - $159	39%
Hmsa	$36 - $98	47%
Devoted Health	$69 - $103	91%
Kaiser	$81 - $169	106%
UnitedHealthcare	$82 - $139	108%
Alohacare	$84 - $103	110%
Humana	$98	129%
Wellcare	$103	135%
Mdx	$143	188%
Uha	$146 - $156	192%
Hma	$159	209%
Pswa	$159	209%

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 $179.
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 Kuakini Medical Center 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.