CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Kossuth Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92507
  • Insurance Median: $240
  • Cash Discount Price: $226
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Kossuth Regional Health Center is $240. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $226. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 3.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$226

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$240

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: $226 (297%)
Insurance Median: $240 (315%)
Cash: $226 (297% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $240 (315% 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 315% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 215%). 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
Mercy One - All Plans $107 141%
Va Ccn - All Plans $107 141%
Humana $108 142%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $109 143%
UnitedHealthcare $110 - $214 144%
Health Partners New Bus - All Other Plans $197 259%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $197 259%
Medical Associates - All Plans $240 315%
Preferred Health - All Plans $240 315%
Aetna $262 - $274 344%
Multiplan - All Plans $268 352%
Health Partners Exisiting Bus $274 360%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $289 - $317 380%
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans $290 381%
Amerigroup Mcaid $293 385%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA 50511
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals