CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: St Lukes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92508
Insurance Median: $33
Cash Discount Price: $169
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at St Lukes Regional Medical Center is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $169. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2720 Stone Park Boulevard, Sioux City, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$169

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$33

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$24.05

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $24.05 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $169 (703%)

Insurance Median: $33 (137%)

Cash: $169 (703% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $33 (137% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $24.05 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
Nebraska Total Care	$17 - $55	71%
Aetna	$22 - $106	91%
Amerivantage	$23	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $36	96%
Humana	$23	96%
Molina	$23	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $61	96%
Health Partners Open Network	$31 - $39	129%
Avera Health Plan	$34 - $137	141%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$36	150%
Cigna	$59 - $133	245%
Medica Exchange Inspire	$109	453%
Medica Exchange Insure	$122	507%

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 $169.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 92508.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St Lukes Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 92508.
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.