CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Boston Medical Center-Brighton

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: $138
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Boston Medical Center-Brighton is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 736 Cambridge Street, Nevins Building, Brighton, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

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: $138 (181%)

Insurance Median: $113 (148%)

Cash: $138 (181% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $113 (148% 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	$84 - $225	110%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$84 - $229	110%
Humana	$84	110%
Medicare (plans)	$84 - $88	110%
Neighborhood Pace [1206]	$84	110%
Senior Whole Health [1210]	$84	110%
Ubh Hphc [8016]	$84	110%
United Community Plan [1202]	$84	110%
UnitedHealthcare	$84	110%
Veterans Admin [9003]	$84	110%
Zzzcovid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [500010]	$84	110%
Cca [1215]	$88	116%
Zzzcca Onecare [1216]	$88	116%
Eternalhealth [1227]	$89	117%
Fallon [8008]	$109	143%
Cigna	$113 - $262	148%
Unicare [8004]	$114	150%
Wellpoint [2034]	$114	150%
Meritain Health [1023]	$225	295%
Tufts [8002]	$231 - $262	303%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Commercial [8009]	$233	306%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Prime [7003]	$233	306%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care [8001]	$293	385%
Hsn Bad Debt [4003]	$475	624%
Hsn Confidential [4007]	$475	624%
Hsn Dental [4006]	$475	624%
Hsn Partial [4002]	$475	624%
Hsn [4001]	$475	624%

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 $138.
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 Boston Medical Center-Brighton 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.