CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92508
  • Insurance Median: $138
  • Cash Discount Price: $152
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $138. 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 5.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$152

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$138

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: $138 (574%)
Cash: $152 (632% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $138 (574% 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 574% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 474%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $79 46%
Amerihealth Caritas $11 - $66 46%
Carolina Complete Health $11 - $304 46%
Healthy Blue $11 - $67 46%
Partners $11 - $67 46%
Trillium $11 - $71 46%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $154 46%
Vaya $11 - $68 46%
Wellcare $11 - $67 46%
Aetna $23 - $222 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23 - $176 96%
Cigna $23 - $243 96%
Humana $23 - $249 96%
Ortho Carolina $28 116%
Molina $55 229%
Sandhills $67 279%
Ambetter / Centene $88 - $143 366%
Medcost $94 - $179 391%
Employers Health Network $134 557%
Physician Reach Out $152 632%
Magellan $182 757%
Gmmi $197 819%
Quik Trip $197 819%
Carolina Behavioral Health $219 - $243 911%
Choicecare $219 - $225 911%
First Health $243 - $267 1010%
Healthgram $243 1010%
Private Health Care Systems $243 - $249 1010%
Provider Select $246 - $273 1023%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $249 1035%
Beechstreet $264 - $267 1098%
Multiplan $273 1135%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals