CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92507
  • Insurance Median: $333
  • Cash Discount Price: $246
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $333. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $246. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 4.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$246

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$333

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: $246 (323%)
Insurance Median: $333 (437%)
Cash: $246 (323% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $333 (437% 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 437% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 337%). 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 $72 - $354 95%
Medicare (plans) $72 - $75 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $73 96%
UnitedHealthcare $74 - $273 97%
Iowa Total Care $78 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $79 104%
Amish Hospital Aid $98 129%
Centivo $106 139%
Oscar $113 148%
Ambetter / Centene $124 163%
Claimdoc $148 194%
Nova $148 194%
Newton Correctional Facility $246 323%
Geha $273 359%
Health Choices $285 374%
Medical Associates $285 374%
Health Partners $333 437%
Auxiant $348 457%
Cigna $348 457%
Health Alliance $348 457%
Medica $348 457%
Midlands $348 457%
Midlands Choice $348 457%
1199 National Benefit Fund $354 465%
Allied Benefit Systems $354 465%
Asr Health Benefits $354 465%
Christian Brother Services $354 465%
Coventry $354 465%
First Health $354 465%
Lucent Health $354 465%
Luminare Health $354 465%
Medical Mutual $354 465%
Meritain $354 465%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $354 465%
Webtpa $354 465%
Crime Victim Assistance $378 496%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $378 496%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals