Speech therapy (group session)
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 92508
- Insurance Median: $30
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare
Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $24.05 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Uhccp | $10 | 42% |
| Humana | $30 | 125% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $30 | 125% |
| Wellcare | $30 | 125% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $30 | 125% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $30 - $52 | 125% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $35 | 146% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 92508, representing a group speech therapy session at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas, the facility's negotiated rates range from $10 to $52 depending on the insurance plan. This facility is government-owned and located in an acute care hospital setting. While the median negotiated rate across payers is $30.00, patients should be aware that commercial insurance rates often include administrative overhead and contract premiums, which can make them significantly higher than the actual cost of care. In this case, the Medicare benchmark amount for this service is $24.05, serving as a reliable baseline for evaluating fair pricing. Commercial rates are frequently marked up compared to this federal standard, so comparing the facility's allowed amounts to the Medicare rate provides a clearer picture of the true cost than looking at the hospital's full chargemaster list.
Patients should consider that paying cash upfront might result in a lower total cost than using insurance, particularly if the insurance plan has a high deductible or if the negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. Although cash and median paid amounts are not listed for this specific service, Labette Health offers prompt-pay discounts for those who pay in full, which can bypass the administrative costs associated with insurance billing. It is important to verify self-pay or prompt-pay rates directly with the hospital before scheduling, as waiting until after receiving a bill may forfeit these incentives. Additionally, since the No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, patients can confidently request an itemized bill to ensure all charges are accurate and that no unexpected fees are included.