CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Mercyone Elkader Medical Center

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92507
  • Insurance Median: $278
  • Cash Discount Price: $246
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Mercyone Elkader Medical Center is $278. 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 3.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Davidson Street Nw, Elkader, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$246

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$278

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: $278 (365%)
Cash: $246 (323% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $278 (365% 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 365% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 265%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $195 256%
Aetna $197 - $278 259%
Medicare (plans) $199 - $204 261%
UnitedHealthcare $208 - $331 273%
Iowa Total Care $235 309%
Medicaid / KanCare $239 - $240 314%
Amish Hospital Aid $261 343%
1199 National Benefit Fund $278 365%
Allied Benefit Systems $278 365%
Asr Health Benefits $278 365%
Christian Brother Services $278 365%
Coventry $278 365%
First Health $278 365%
Lucent Health $278 365%
Luminare Health $278 365%
Medical Mutual $278 365%
Meritain $278 365%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $278 365%
Webtpa $278 365%
Centivo $295 387%
Health Choices $302 397%
Medical Associates $302 397%
Ambetter / Centene $330 433%
Geha $331 435%
Health Partners $364 478%
Auxiant $370 486%
Cigna $370 486%
Medica $370 486%
Midlands $370 486%
Midlands Choice $370 486%
Crime Victim Assistance $378 496%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $378 496%
Claimdoc $395 519%
Nova $395 519%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 Davidson Street Nw, Elkader, IA 52043
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals