CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Atrium Health Anson

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92508
Insurance Median: $141
Cash Discount Price: $152
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Atrium Health Anson is $141. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $152. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 5.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2301 Us Highway 74 West, Wadesboro, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$152

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$141

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: $152 (632%)

Insurance Median: $141 (586%)

Cash: $152 (632% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $141 (586% 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 586% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 486%). 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

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

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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
Alliance	$11 - $47	46%
Amerihealth Caritas	$11 - $45	46%
Carolina Complete Health	$11 - $46	46%
Healthy Blue	$11 - $46	46%
Partners	$11 - $46	46%
Trillium	$11 - $48	46%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $236	46%
Vaya	$11 - $47	46%
Wellcare	$11 - $46	46%
Aetna	$23 - $273	96%
Cigna	$23 - $205	96%
Humana	$23	96%
Ambetter / Centene	$93 - $113	387%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$122 - $190	507%
Employers Health Network	$134	557%
Physician Reach Out	$152	632%
Medcost	$180 - $285	748%
Gmmi	$197	819%
Quik Trip	$197	819%
Choicecare	$273	1135%
First Health	$273	1135%
Healthgram	$273	1135%
Provider Select	$273	1135%
Private Health Care Systems	$279	1160%
Beechstreet	$288	1198%
Multiplan	$288	1198%

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 $152.
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 Atrium Health Anson 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.