CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $394
Cash Discount Price: $157
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto is $394. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $157. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 5.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7601 Southcrest Parkway, Southaven, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$157

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$394

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: $157 (206%)

Insurance Median: $394 (517%)

Cash: $157 (206% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $394 (517% 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 517% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 417%). 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
Aetna	$42 - $205	55%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $472	104%
Advanced Health Systems Inc.	$81	106%
Oscar	$130	171%
UnitedHealthcare	$160 - $237	210%
Magnolia Ms	$172	226%
Ppo Holdings	$299	393%
Cooper Realty	$315	414%
Magnolia Regional Health Center	$315	414%
Multiplan	$338 - $590	444%
Littler	$394	517%
Molina	$394	517%
Humana	$409 - $441	537%
Mpcn	$409	537%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms	$417	548%
Novasys	$456	599%
Access Health Services	$472	620%
Primewell	$472	620%
Qca	$590	775%
Christian Health Aid	$630	827%
Ppo Plus	$630	827%
St. Jude Children'S Hospital	$708	930%

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 $157.
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 Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto 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.