CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92508
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1233 N 30Th St, Billings, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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%)

Insurance Median: $42 (175%)

Ins. Median: $42 (175% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
First Choice Health	$27 - $44	112%
Medicare (plans)	$27	112%
Other	$27 - $44	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $46	112%
Exchange Other	$30 - $33	125%
Mt Health Co-Op	$30 - $33	125%
Ebms-Employee Benefit Mng	$31 - $64	129%
Meritain Health	$31 - $37	129%
Aetna	$32	133%
Allegiance	$34 - $73	141%
Cigna	$34 - $45	141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $67	154%
Preferred One	$43 - $46	179%
Interwest	$45	187%
Pacificsource	$45 - $67	187%
Private Hlthcare Sys	$45	187%
Geha	$46	191%
Sibanye Stillwater Health Partners	$51	212%
Coastal Administrative Services	$53	220%
Pacific Steel And Recycling	$67	279%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 92508.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 92508.
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.