CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92508
  • Insurance Median: $51
  • Cash Discount Price: $352
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Research Medical Center is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $352. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 2.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$352

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$51

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: $352 (1464%)
Insurance Median: $51 (212%)
Cash: $352 (1464% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $51 (212% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 112%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $11 - $311 46%
Amerigroup $11 46%
Healthyblue $11 46%
Medicaid / KanCare $11 46%
Unicare $11 46%
United $11 - $274 46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $238 50%
Home State Health Plan $13 54%
Ambetter / Centene $18 - $113 75%
Nhc Advantage $18 - $116 75%
Oscar $18 - $116 75%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $19 - $122 79%
Coventry $23 - $245 96%
Devoted Health $23 96%
Humana $23 - $396 96%
Triwest Health Alliance $23 96%
UnitedHealthcare $23 - $609 96%
Celtic $24 100%
Cigna $24 - $305 100%
Wellcare $24 100%
Pyramid Life $25 104%
Universal Healthcare $33 - $213 137%
Coventry Kc Mo $39 - $250 162%
College Park Family Care Center $41 - $262 170%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $45 - $305 187%
Oha Network $47 - $305 195%
Multiplan $50 - $487 208%
Corvel Corporation $61 - $396 254%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $71 - $457 295%
Cco, Inc. $75 - $487 312%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $75 - $487 312%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals