CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92507
  • Insurance Median: $175
  • Cash Discount Price: $216
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $175. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $216. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$216

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$175

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: $216 (284%)
Insurance Median: $175 (230%)
Cash: $216 (284% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $175 (230% 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 230% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 130%). 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 - $175 95%
Medicare (plans) $72 - $75 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $73 96%
UnitedHealthcare $74 - $350 97%
Iowa Total Care $78 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $79 104%
Health Choices $85 112%
Medical Associates $85 112%
Centivo $90 118%
Oscar $97 127%
Amish Hospital Aid $98 129%
Ambetter / Centene $124 163%
Claimdoc $148 194%
Nova $148 194%
1199 National Benefit Fund $175 230%
Allied Benefit Systems $175 230%
Asr Health Benefits $175 230%
Christian Brother Services $175 230%
Coventry $175 230%
First Health $175 230%
Lucent Health $175 230%
Luminare Health $175 230%
Medical Mutual $175 230%
Meritain $175 230%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $175 230%
Webtpa $175 230%
Preferred One $216 284%
Health Partners $223 293%
Auxiant $233 306%
Cigna $233 306%
Medica $233 306%
Midlands $233 306%
Midlands Choice $233 306%
Mhnet $266 349%
Multiplan $300 394%
Crime Victim Assistance $333 437%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $333 437%
Geha $350 460%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals