CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Livingston Healthcare

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92508
Insurance Median: $91
Cash Discount Price: $94
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Livingston Healthcare is $91. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 3.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 320 Alpenglow Lane, Livingston, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$91

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: $94 (391%)

Insurance Median: $91 (378%)

Cash: $94 (391% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $91 (378% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 378% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 278%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $102	212%
Humana	$51 - $55	212%
UnitedHealthcare	$51 - $97	212%
Pacificsource Mcr	$58 - $61	241%
Pacificsource - All Other Plans	$89 - $95	370%
Allegiance - All Plans	$91 - $97	378%
First Choice/Hin - All Plans	$91 - $97	378%
Interwest Ppo - All Other Plans	$91 - $97	378%
Coventry - All Plans	$93 - $99	387%
Interwest Trad	$94 - $100	391%

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 $94.
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 Livingston Healthcare 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.