CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92507
  • Insurance Median: $305
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $305. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 4.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$305

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: $98 (129%)
Insurance Median: $305 (401%)
Cash: $98 (129% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $305 (401% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 401% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 301%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $33 43%
Humana $33 43%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $33 43%
UnitedHealthcare $33 - $447 43%
Aetna $34 - $224 45%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $34 45%
Medicaid / KanCare $63 - $66 83%
Tricare $65 - $74 85%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $172 226%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $224 294%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $224 - $366 294%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $224 294%
Ochsner Health Plan $224 294%
First Health Network $335 440%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $335 440%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $335 440%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $353 464%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $358 470%
Zelis $358 470%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $380 499%
Prime Health Services Ppo $380 499%
Usa Managed Care Network $380 499%
Behavioral Health Systems $402 528%
Evolutions Healthcare $402 528%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $402 528%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $402 528%
Cigna $441 579%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals