CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92508
Insurance Median: $82
Cash Discount Price: $58
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 3.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$82

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: $58 (241%)

Insurance Median: $82 (341%)

Cash: $58 (241% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $82 (341% 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 341% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 241%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $104	62%
Wellpoint [1007]	$22 - $106	91%
Aetna	$23 - $111	96%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380]	$23	96%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056]	$23 - $111	96%
Superior Health Plan [1402]	$23	96%
Molina [1382]	$24 - $116	100%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801]	$24	100%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$30	125%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$31	129%
Cigna	$68 - $86	283%
Superior Healthplan [1383]	$85	353%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$86	358%
UnitedHealthcare	$96	399%

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 $58.
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 Parkland Health & Hospital System 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.