CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $432
Cash Discount Price: $670
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases is $432. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $670. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 5.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1275 York Ave, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$670

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$432

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: $670 (880%)

Insurance Median: $432 (567%)

Cash: $670 (880% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $432 (567% 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 567% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 467%). 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
Emblem	$144 - $517	189%
Aetna	$249 - $734	327%
Healthfirst	$268 - $402	352%
Fidelis	$323 - $388	424%
Magnacare	$429 - $536	563%
Metroplus	$436	573%
Oxford	$442 - $523	580%
Urn	$476	625%
6 Degrees Health	$523	687%
UnitedHealthcare	$523	687%
Cigna	$546	717%
Empire	$563 - $704	739%
Multiplan	$603	792%

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 $670.
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 Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases 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.