CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $183
Cash Discount Price: $179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25500 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$183

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: $179 (235%)

Insurance Median: $183 (240%)

Cash: $179 (235% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $183 (240% 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 240% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 140%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$183	240%
Amerigroup	$183	240%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia	$183	240%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$183	240%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$183	240%
Cigna	$183	240%
First Health	$183	240%
Hscsn	$183	240%
Humana	$183	240%
Kaiser Permanente	$183	240%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc	$183	240%
Mamsi	$183	240%
Medstar Family Choice	$183	240%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$183	240%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo	$183	240%
Pfc	$183	240%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$183	240%
Tricare	$183	240%
United Behavioral Health Inc	$183	240%
UnitedHealthcare	$183	240%

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 $179.
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 Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital 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.