CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Madison Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92508
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $19
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Madison Parish Hospital is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 Johnson Street, Tallulah, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $19 (79%)

Insurance Median: $31 (129%)

Cash: $19 (79% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (129% 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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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	$21	87%
Dignity_Health	$21	87%
Medicare (plans)	$21	87%
Peoples_Health	$21	87%
Tricare	$21	87%
Zelis_Ppo	$21	87%
Three_Rivers_Provider_Network	$31	129%
Vantage_Commercial	$35	146%
Amerihealth	$39	162%
Humana	$39	162%
Louisana_Healthcare_Connections	$39	162%
Medicaid / KanCare	$39	162%
Cigna	$80	333%

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 $19.
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 Madison Parish Hospital 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.