CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Community Hospital of Staunton

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $221
Cash Discount Price: $130
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Community Hospital of Staunton is $221. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $130. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 N Caldwell St, Staunton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$130

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$221

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: $130 (171%)

Insurance Median: $221 (290%)

Cash: $130 (171% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $221 (290% 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 290% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 190%). 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
Tricare	$72 - $255	95%
Medicare (plans)	$73 - $78	96%
Clear Spring Health Ma	$75 - $79	98%
Self Pay	$130	171%
Cigna	$168	221%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$195 - $260	256%
Healthlink	$195 - $221	256%
Health Alliance Commercial	$208 - $260	273%
Aetna	$211 - $260	277%
Multiplan/Phcs	$221	290%
Beech Street	$237	311%
Medicaid / KanCare	$260 - $471	341%
UnitedHealthcare	$260 - $408	341%

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 $130.
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 Community Hospital of Staunton 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.