CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $167
Cash Discount Price: $135
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $167. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$167

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: $135 (177%)

Insurance Median: $167 (219%)

Cash: $135 (177% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $167 (219% 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 219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 119%). 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

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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
Carolina Complete	$38	50%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$38	50%
Amerihealth	$39	51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39 - $194	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $165	51%
Wellcare	$39	51%
Ambetter / Centene	$81	106%
Cigna	$105 - $149	138%
Caresource North Carolina	$108	142%
Aetna	$134 - $229	176%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$145	190%
Amps	$148	194%
Plotkin Health	$161	211%
Medcost	$203 - $226	267%
Transformhealth	$215	282%
Humana	$231	303%
Multiplan	$242	318%
Phcs	$242	318%
Employers Choice Network	$261	343%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$261	343%

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 $135.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 92507.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 92507.
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.