Speech therapy (language evaluation)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc
Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 92507
- Insurance Median: $72
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x 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 $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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $69 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $72 - $73 | 95% |
| Va | $72 | 95% |
| Vc Hope | $72 | 95% |
| Humana | $72 | 95% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $73 - $200 | 96% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $73 | 96% |
| Aetna | $77 - $241 | 101% |
| Smarthealth | $100 | 131% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $122 | 160% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the speech therapy (language evaluation) service at Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc in Wichita, KS, the negotiated rates range from $69 to $241 depending on the insurance plan. The lowest negotiated rate of $69 is offered by Coventry City Of Wichita, while the highest rate of $241 is charged by Aetna. These commercial rates are significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $76.15, which serves as the federal baseline for the true cost of care. While the facility's median negotiated rate is $72.00, patients should be aware that cash-pay options may result in lower out-of-pocket costs, particularly for those with high-deductible plans where the insurance allowed amount exceeds the cash price. It is advisable to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can further reduce the final bill.
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