CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Morris County Hospital

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92507
  • Insurance Median: $118
  • Cash Discount Price: $127
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Morris County Hospital is $118. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $127. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 N Washington St, Council Grove, KS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$127

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$118

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: $127 (167%)
Insurance Median: $118 (155%)
Cash: $127 (167% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $118 (155% 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.

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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 $74 - $83 97%
Va Ccn-All Plans $83 109%
Coventry Mcr $83 109%
Choice Care Mcr Adv-All Plans $83 109%
UnitedHealthcare $83 - $212 109%
Cigna $153 201%
Aetna $190 250%
Multiplan-All Plans $191 251%
Coventry Comm-All Other Plans $191 251%
Providrs Care (Wppa)(Nexus)-All Plans $318 418%

Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary

For the speech therapy language evaluation service (CPT 92507) at Morris County Hospital in Council Grove, Kansas, the facility's cash median price is $127.00, which is notably higher than the state average of $83.00. While commercial insurance negotiated rates generally range from $74 to $318 depending on the specific plan, the cash price remains the lowest fixed amount a patient can pay upfront. This is particularly relevant for individuals with high-deductible plans, as paying the cash price of $127.00 may be more cost-effective than facing a negotiated rate that could exceed $190 if their deductible has not yet been met. Patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling, as in-network rates vary significantly even within the same facility.

To minimize costs, consumers should proactively ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before check-in, as these upfront payment incentives can bypass the administrative overhead associated with insurance billing cycles. It is also important to request a full itemized bill rather than accepting a summary invoice, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as unbundled codes or charges for services not rendered. When evaluating the facility's pricing structure, the Medicare benchmark of $76.15 serves as a reliable baseline; the facility's cash rate of $127.00 represents approximately 1.5 times the Medicare amount, which aligns with typical commercial pricing markups. Finally, under the No Surprises Act, patients are protected from balance billing for emergency care or non-emergency services provided by out-of-network providers at this in-network Critical Access Hospital.

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 N Washington St, Council Grove, KS 66846
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals