CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Wakemed, Raleigh Campus

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $186
Cash Discount Price: $195
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Wakemed, Raleigh Campus is $186. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $195. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$195

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$186

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: $195 (256%)

Insurance Median: $186 (244%)

Cash: $195 (256% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $186 (244% 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 244% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 144%). 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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$64 - $256	84%
Aetna	$72 - $349	95%
Wellcare	$72 - $92	95%
Liberty	$74	97%
Pruitt	$74	97%
Alignment	$76	100%
Amerihealth	$92	121%
Carolina Complete	$92	121%
Ambetter / Centene	$109 - $186	143%
Cigna	$151 - $262	198%
First Health	$236 - $451	310%
Medcost	$369 - $385	485%
Phcs	$410	538%
Multiplan	$462	607%

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 $195.
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 Wakemed, Raleigh Campus 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.