CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Catawba Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92507
  • Insurance Median: $113
  • Cash Discount Price: $204
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Catawba Valley Medical Center is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $204. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$204

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$113

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: $204 (268%)
Insurance Median: $113 (148%)
Cash: $204 (268% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $113 (148% 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.

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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 $39 - $74 51%
Cigna $74 - $187 97%
Humana $75 - $272 98%
Wellcare $76 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $78 - $168 102%
Devoted Health $78 102%
Gateway $78 102%
Liberty Advantage $78 102%
Longevity Healthcare $78 102%
Troy $78 102%
Mdsave $113 148%
Caresource North Carolina $166 218%
Medcost $170 - $233 223%
Directnet $204 268%
Aetna $207 272%
Prime Health Service $255 335%
Multiplan $289 380%

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