CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92507
  • Insurance Median: $159
  • Cash Discount Price: $177
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $159. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $177. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$177

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$159

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: $177 (232%)
Insurance Median: $159 (209%)
Cash: $177 (232% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $159 (209% 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 209% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 109%). 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 $24 - $92 32%
Amerihealth Caritas $24 - $77 32%
Carolina Complete Health $24 - $353 32%
Healthy Blue $24 - $78 32%
Partners $24 - $78 32%
Trillium $24 - $82 32%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $195 32%
Vaya $24 - $79 32%
Wellcare $24 - $78 32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $33 - $204 43%
Molina $55 72%
Aetna $67 - $258 88%
Cigna $67 - $282 88%
Humana $67 - $290 88%
Sandhills $78 102%
Ortho Carolina $90 118%
Ambetter / Centene $103 - $167 135%
Medcost $109 - $208 143%
Employers Health Network $156 205%
Physician Reach Out $177 232%
Magellan $212 278%
Gmmi $229 301%
Quik Trip $229 301%
Carolina Behavioral Health $254 - $282 334%
Choicecare $254 - $261 334%
First Health $282 - $311 370%
Healthgram $282 370%
Private Health Care Systems $282 - $290 370%
Provider Select $286 - $318 376%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $290 381%
Beechstreet $307 - $311 403%
Multiplan $318 418%

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