CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: St Luke's Wood River Medical Center

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $171
Cash Discount Price: $190
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at St Luke's Wood River Medical Center is $171. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $190. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$190

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$171

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: $190 (250%)

Insurance Median: $171 (225%)

Cash: $190 (250% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $171 (225% 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 225% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 125%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Commercial [1028]	$108 - $184	142%
Medicare (plans)	$108 - $110	142%
Veterans Affairs [1056]	$108	142%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$109 - $162	143%
UnitedHealthcare	$114 - $172	150%
Aetna	$119 - $180	156%
Moda [1055]	$167	219%
Geha [1065]	$172	226%
United Medical Resources [1051]	$172	226%
Cigna	$177	232%
Providence [1022]	$177	232%
Pacificsource [1020]	$179	235%
First Health [1064]	$180 - $184	236%
Webtpa [1071]	$180	236%

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 $190.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 92507.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St Luke's Wood River Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 92507.
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.