CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Kaleida Health

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $91
Cash Discount Price: $567
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Kaleida Health is $91. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $567. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$567

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$91

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: $567 (745%)

Insurance Median: $91 (120%)

Cash: $567 (745% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $91 (120% 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.

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
Independent Health Association	$43 - $118	56%
Independent Health Association - Wchob	$45 - $121	59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $278	67%
Tricare	$71	93%
Univera	$73 - $163	96%
Wellcare	$77	101%
Aetna	$79 - $91	104%
Fidelis	$80	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$81	106%
Cigna	$87 - $106	114%
Ghi/Emblem Health	$88 - $110	116%
Ghi/Emblem Health - Wchob	$88 - $110	116%
Magnacare	$91 - $117	120%
Magnacare - Wchob	$91 - $117	120%
Univera - Wchob	$101 - $163	133%

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 $567.
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 Kaleida Health 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.