CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92507
  • Insurance Median: $136
  • Cash Discount Price: $158
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is $136. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $158. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$158

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$136

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: $158 (207%)
Insurance Median: $136 (179%)
Cash: $158 (207% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $136 (179% 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
Aetna $50 - $260 66%
Medicaid / KanCare $50 66%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $74 97%
Champus_Va $74 97%
Cigna $74 - $220 97%
Medicare (plans) $74 97%
Tricare $74 97%
Veterans_Administration $74 97%
Veterans_Choice-Triwest $74 97%
Humana $75 - $257 98%
Meritain $105 - $132 138%
Verity $112 - $141 147%
Coushatta_Tribe_Dept_Of_Health $132 173%
Ppo_Plus_ $140 - $176 184%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_La $162 213%
Phcs $163 - $205 214%
United_Healthcare_Behavorial_Health $163 - $205 214%
Vantage_Commercial $169 222%
Lwcc $178 - $224 234%
First_Health $186 - $234 244%
United_Healthcare $191 251%
Workers_Compensation $210 - $264 276%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals