CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Monroe

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $71
Cash Discount Price: $71
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Ochsner LSU Health Monroe is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$71

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: $71 (93%)

Insurance Median: $71 (93%)

Cash: $71 (93% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $71 (93% 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.

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
Aetna	$33 - $153	43%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$33	43%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.)	$33	43%
Humana	$33 - $71	43%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$33	43%
UnitedHealthcare	$33 - $71	43%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$71	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$71 - $325	93%
Medicare (plans)	$71	93%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial	$78	102%
Cigna	$114	150%
Zelis	$114	150%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$129 - $221	169%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$178	234%
First Health Network	$207	272%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$215 - $368	282%
Usa Managed Care Network	$230 - $394	302%

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 $71.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 92507.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ochsner LSU Health Monroe is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 92507.
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.