CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $125
Cash Discount Price: $159
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is $125. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$125

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: $159 (209%)

Insurance Median: $125 (164%)

Cash: $159 (209% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $125 (164% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$22	29%
Geisinger Family Plan	$23	30%
Amerihealth	$24	32%
Health Partners	$26	34%
Upmc Health Plan	$26 - $11,890	34%
Upmc Chip	$27	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$84 - $139	110%
Aetna	$105 - $125	138%
Cigna	$111 - $135	146%
UnitedHealthcare	$114	150%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$128	168%
Christian Health Aid	$206	271%
Three Rivers Provider Network Inc.	$206	271%
Multiplan	$218	286%
Healthsmart Payors Organization	$231	303%

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 $159.
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 Geisinger-Lewistown 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.