CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $77
Cash Discount Price: $171
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $171. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$171

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$77

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: $171 (225%)

Insurance Median: $77 (101%)

Cash: $171 (225% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $77 (101% 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
Humana	$53 - $70	70%
Medicaid / KanCare	$63 - $66	83%
Cigna	$70 - $162	92%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$70	92%
Medicare (plans)	$70 - $74	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$70 - $380	92%
Aetna	$71 - $364	93%
Shared Health Mississippi	$74	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$81 - $97	106%
Ambetter / Centene	$112	147%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$196	257%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$196	257%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$225	295%
Zelis	$234	307%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$288	378%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$315	414%
Select Administrative Services Network	$315	414%

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 $171.
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 Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock 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.