CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: St Mary's Medical Center

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $74
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at St Mary's Medical Center is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Nw R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

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: $74 (97%)

Insurance Median: $78 (102%)

Cash: $74 (97% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (102% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$56 - $104	74%
Medicaid / KanCare	$66	87%
Aetna	$74 - $109	97%
Cigna	$74	97%
Home State	$74 - $119	97%
Medicare (plans)	$74 - $78	97%
Tricare	$74	97%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$74	97%
Kansas Superior	$76	100%
Healthy Blue	$78 - $95	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$83 - $137	109%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$104	137%
6 Degrees	$148	194%

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 $74.
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 St Mary's 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.