CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: King's Daughters' Medical Center

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92508
Insurance Median: $41
Cash Discount Price: $27
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at King's Daughters' Medical Center is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2201 Lexington Avenue, Ashland, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$41

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$24.05

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $24.05 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $27 (112%)

Insurance Median: $41 (170%)

Cash: $27 (112% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $41 (170% of 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Healthsmart	$17	71%
Molina	$24	100%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$28	116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $39	129%
Caresource	$41	170%
UnitedHealthcare	$42	175%
Aetna	$49	204%
The Health Plan	$54	225%
Multiplan	$60	249%

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 $27.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 92508.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm King's Daughters' Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 92508.
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.