CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Spencer Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92507
  • Insurance Median: $236
  • Cash Discount Price: $197
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Spencer Municipal Hospital is $236. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $197. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 3.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$236

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: $197 (259%)
Insurance Median: $236 (310%)
Cash: $197 (259% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $236 (310% 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 310% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 210%). 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 $76 100%
Wellmark Hmo $171 225%
Wellmark Ppo $188 247%
Healthpartners (All) $210 276%
Midlands Choice - Ilcc $223 293%
Midlands Choice - Morton Bldg $223 293%
Coventry - Commercial Hmo $236 310%
UnitedHealthcare $236 310%
Avera Health Plan $249 327%
Coventry - Commercial Ppo $249 327%
First Choice Of Midwest $249 327%
Humana $249 327%
Midlands Choice (All Others) $249 327%
Sanford Health $249 327%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals