CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $299
Cash Discount Price: $356
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital is $299. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $356. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 3.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25 North Winfield Road, Winfield, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$356

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$299

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: $356 (467%)

Insurance Median: $299 (393%)

Cash: $356 (467% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $299 (393% 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 393% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 293%). 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

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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	$35 - $508	46%
Countycare Il Cook Co [1607]	$35	46%
Medicaid / KanCare	$35	46%
Aetna	$73 - $293	96%
Cigna	$109 - $406	143%
Carelon Behavioral Health [159]	$254	334%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$254 - $463	334%
UnitedHealthcare	$255 - $508	335%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$292 - $508	383%
Dreyer Med Ipa Advocate [1409]	$305	401%
Humana	$305 - $508	401%
Magellan Behavioral Hlth [136]	$305	401%
Healthlink [125]	$320	420%
The Alliance [1703]	$326	428%
Choicecare [177]	$389	511%
First Health Plan [6034]	$391	513%
Compsych [112]	$406	533%

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 $356.
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 Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital 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.