CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $170
Cash Discount Price: $170
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Christ Hospital is $170. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $170. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$170

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$170

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: $170 (223%)

Insurance Median: $170 (223%)

Cash: $170 (223% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $170 (223% 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 223% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 123%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$49 - $170	64%
Caresource [2031]	$49 - $170	64%
Humana	$49 - $170	64%
Medicaid / KanCare	$49 - $170	64%
Aetna	$71 - $170	93%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097]	$71	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$71 - $283	93%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191]	$71	93%
Ohio Health Choice [2062]	$136	179%
Other Exchange Plan [9992]	$136 - $283	179%
Allied Benefits [2163]	$145	190%
First Health [2041]	$145	190%
Meritain Health [2224]	$145	190%
Cigna	$150 - $283	197%
Nalc [2178]	$150	197%
Priority Health [2225]	$150	197%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230]	$170	223%
Buckeye Community Health [2028]	$170	223%
Geha [2168]	$170	223%
Golden Rule [2161]	$170	223%
Life Synch [2080]	$170	223%
United Medical Resources [2104]	$170	223%
Medben [2222]	$178 - $209	234%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059]	$207	272%
Bccp [3079]	$283	372%
Healthcare Highways [2298]	$283	372%
Sagamore Health Network [2066]	$283	372%
Suburban Health [2408]	$283	372%

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 $170.
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 Christ Hospital 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.