CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $167
Cash Discount Price: $235
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at University of Missouri Health Care is $167. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $235. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$235

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$167

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: $235 (309%)

Insurance Median: $167 (219%)

Cash: $235 (309% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $167 (219% 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 219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 119%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Coventry Health Plan	$86	113%
Healthy Blue	$99	130%
United Community	$99	130%
Aetna	$106 - $301	139%
Home State	$106	139%
Medica With Mu Health	$128 - $162	168%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$129 - $167	169%
Immergun	$137	180%
UnitedHealthcare	$155 - $254	204%
Healthlink	$157	206%
Coventry Health Plan National	$293	385%
Mercy	$293	385%
Cox Health Network	$313	411%
Cigna	$332	436%
Multiplan	$344	452%

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 $235.
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 University of Missouri Health Care 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.