CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $199
Cash Discount Price: $249
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital is $199. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $249. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$249

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$199

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: $249 (327%)

Insurance Median: $199 (261%)

Cash: $249 (327% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $199 (261% 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 261% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 161%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$22	29%
Amerihealth	$24	32%
Geisinger Family Plan	$24	32%
Health Partners	$26	34%
Upmc For You	$26	34%
Upmc Chip	$27	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$65 - $238	85%
Geisinger Health Plan	$80 - $197	105%
Cigna	$124	163%
UnitedHealthcare	$178	234%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$201	264%
Aetna	$280 - $308	368%
Medical Development International	$281	369%
Integrated Health Plan	$302	397%
Prime Health Services	$302	397%
Multiplan	$322	423%

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 $249.
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 Jersey Shore 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.