CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $296
Cash Discount Price: $292
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center is $296. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $292. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 3.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3001 Sanford Parkway, Thief River Falls, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$292

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$296

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: $292 (383%)

Insurance Median: $296 (389%)

Cash: $292 (383% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $296 (389% 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 389% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 289%). 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
Sanford Health Plan Align	$139	183%
Ucare	$149 - $321	196%
Aetna	$150 - $317	197%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$150 - $336	197%
Health Partners	$150 - $296	197%
Medicare (plans)	$150	197%
UnitedHealthcare	$150 - $305	197%
Primewest	$153	201%
Sanford Health Plan	$196 - $230	257%
Security Health Plan	$201	264%
Medica	$321 - $345	422%
Cigna	$328	431%
First Choice Health Network	$328	431%
Healthez	$328	431%
Multiplan	$328	431%

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 $292.
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 Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center 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.