CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: UPMC Altoona

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $167
Cash Discount Price: $200
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at UPMC Altoona is $167. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $200. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$200

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$167

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: $200 (263%)

Insurance Median: $167 (219%)

Cash: $200 (263% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $167 (219% 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 219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 119%). 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
Aetna	$22 - $176	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $171	30%
Upmc Health Plan	$24 - $204	32%
Geisinger	$30 - $183	39%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$32 - $166	42%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$33	43%
Amerihealth Caritas	$34	45%
Pa Health & Wellness	$37	49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$64	84%
Upmc Work Partners	$82	108%
Cigna	$166	218%
Preferred Healthcare System	$166	218%
Private Health Care Systems	$266	349%

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 $200.
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 UPMC Altoona 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.