CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92508
Insurance Median: $54
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Christ Hospital is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 2.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$54

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$24.05

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $24.05 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $54 (225%)

Insurance Median: $54 (225%)

Cash: $54 (225% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $54 (225% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $24.05 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 225% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 125%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Aetna	$22 - $54	91%
Humana	$22 - $54	91%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097]	$22	91%
Medicaid / KanCare	$22 - $54	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$22 - $170	91%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191]	$22	91%
Ohio Health Choice [2062]	$43	179%
Other Exchange Plan [9992]	$43 - $90	179%
Allied Benefits [2163]	$44	183%
First Health [2041]	$44	183%
Meritain Health [2224]	$44	183%
Cigna	$48 - $90	200%
Nalc [2178]	$48	200%
Priority Health [2225]	$48	200%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$49 - $54	204%
Caresource [2031]	$49 - $54	204%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230]	$54	225%
Buckeye Community Health [2028]	$54	225%
Life Synch [2080]	$54	225%
Medben [2222]	$56 - $65	233%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059]	$66	274%
Bccp [3079]	$90	374%
Healthcare Highways [2298]	$90	374%
Sagamore Health Network [2066]	$90	374%
Suburban Health [2408]	$90	374%
Geha [2168]	$170	707%
Golden Rule [2161]	$170	707%
United Medical Resources [2104]	$170	707%

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 $54.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 92508.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Christ Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 92508.
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.