CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Catawba Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92508
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $55
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Catawba Valley Medical Center is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $55 (229%)
Insurance Median: $35 (146%)
Cash: $55 (229% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (146% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $23 50%
Cigna $23 - $50 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $45 100%
Devoted Health $24 100%
Gateway $24 100%
Humana $24 - $73 100%
Liberty Advantage $24 100%
Longevity Healthcare $24 100%
Troy $24 100%
Wellcare $24 100%
Medcost $46 - $62 191%
Caresource North Carolina $52 216%
Aetna $55 229%
Directnet $55 229%
Prime Health Service $68 283%
Multiplan $77 320%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals