CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $256
Cash Discount Price: $279
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple is $256. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $279. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 3.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2401 S 31St St, Temple, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$279

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$256

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: $279 (366%)

Insurance Median: $256 (336%)

Cash: $279 (366% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $256 (336% 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 336% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 236%). 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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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
Superior Health Plan	$70	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$98 - $109	129%
Aetna	$105	138%
Texas Workforce Commission	$163	214%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$169 - $199	222%
Cigna	$170 - $200	223%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$228 - $278	299%
Employers Health Network	$256	336%
Midcoast	$256	336%
Quiktrip	$256	336%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$270	355%
Independent Medical System	$279	366%
Imagine Health	$292	383%
Curative	$303	398%
Humana	$303 - $326	398%
First Health	$326	428%
Healthsmart	$326 - $349	428%
Bluebell Creameries	$349	458%
Private Health Care System	$349	458%
Triwest	$349	458%
Three Rivers	$419	550%

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 $279.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple 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.