CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Merit Health River Region

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92508
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: $114
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Merit Health River Region is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 1.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39

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: $114 (474%)
Insurance Median: $39 (162%)
Cash: $114 (474% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $39 (162% 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.

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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
Tricare $21 87%
Aetna $22 - $37 91%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $22 91%
First Choice $22 - $355 91%
Medicaid / KanCare $22 - $72 91%
Medicare (plans) $22 91%
Molina Chip $22 91%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $22 91%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $22 91%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $22 91%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $22 91%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $22 91%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $22 91%
Node Va $22 91%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $22 91%
UnitedHealthcare $22 - $228 91%
Veterans Eval Services $22 91%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $23 96%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $23 96%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $24 100%
Advanced Health Systems $26 108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 129%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $35 146%
Node Seven Corners $38 158%
Magnolia Exchange $39 162%
Molina Exchange $39 162%
Ms Work Comp $41 170%
Vantage Commercial $50 208%
Humana $72 299%
Self Pay $85 - $142 353%
Medpartners $95 395%
Trimed Billing Solutions $142 590%
Cigna $195 - $331 811%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $260 1081%
Phcs $284 1181%
Ms Health Partners $355 1476%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $473 1967%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals