Speech therapy (group session)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 92508
- Insurance Median: $23
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $22 | 91% |
| Va | $22 | 91% |
| Vc Hope | $22 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $22 - $23 | 91% |
| Humana | $22 | 91% |
| Via Christi Research | $22 | 91% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $23 | 96% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $23 - $62 | 96% |
| Corizon | $28 | 116% |
| Smarthealth | $31 | 129% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $35 | 146% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $38 | 158% |
| Aetna | $72 | 299% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the speech therapy group session (CPT 92508) at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., the negotiated rates range from $22 to $72 depending on the insurance plan, with a median negotiated amount of $23.00. This facility is located in Wichita, Kansas, and its pricing aligns closely with the state average, as the Medicare benchmark for this service is $24.05. While commercial payers like UnitedHealthcare have negotiated rates as high as $62, other insurers such as Saint Lukes Health Systems and VA pay exactly the Medicare rate. Because commercial negotiated rates often include administrative overhead and vary by contract, patients with high-deductible plans may find that paying the cash price directly is more cost-effective if the facility offers a self-pay discount, though the specific cash rate for this service is not currently listed.
To avoid unexpected costs, patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling, as in-network rates can differ significantly between carriers. If a patient receives care from an out-of-network provider at this facility, the No Surprises Act generally protects them from balance billing for emergency services and non-emergency care at in-network hospitals, but they should still request an itemized bill to ensure no unbundled charges or services not rendered are included. Additionally, patients should ask about prompt-pay discounts before check-in, as paying the bill upfront can often reduce the total cost by bypassing the administrative fees associated with insurance claims processing.