CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Carlsbad Medical Center

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 92507
  • Insurance Median: $649
  • Cash Discount Price: $189
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Carlsbad Medical Center is $649. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $189. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 8.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$189

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$649

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: $189 (248%)
Insurance Median: $649 (852%)
Cash: $189 (248% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $649 (852% 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 852% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 752%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $71 - $1,138 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $71 - $75 93%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $72 95%
Medicare (plans) $72 95%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $72 95%
Presbyterian $72 - $911 95%
Tricare $72 95%
Veterans Eval Services $72 95%
Node Va $74 97%
Triwest $74 97%
UnitedHealthcare $75 - $835 98%
Node Choice Care Mcr Adv $76 100%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $76 100%
Wexford Health $92 121%
Us Department Of Labor $114 150%
Self Pay $126 - $252 165%
Node Molina Health Exchange $201 264%
Nm Health Connection $294 386%
Work Comp Nm $454 596%
Eddy County Detention $630 827%
Zelis $794 - $1,059 1043%
Omni Network $820 1077%
Capstar $832 1093%
Cigna $875 - $1,057 1149%
Choice Care $883 1160%
Ccn First Health $1,009 1325%
Healthsmart $1,021 - $1,084 1341%
Aetna $1,059 1391%
Multiplan $1,059 1391%
Medical Control Inc $1,173 1540%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals