CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $133
Cash Discount Price: $178
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at Medical Center Hospital is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$133

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: $178 (234%)

Insurance Median: $133 (175%)

Cash: $178 (234% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $133 (175% 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
Corvel Wc	$36	47%
Medicaid / KanCare	$38 - $40	50%
Superior Chips	$38	50%
UnitedHealthcare	$42 - $160	55%
Aetna	$73 - $183	96%
Humana	$73	96%
Novitas Solutions	$73	96%
Triwest Va Ccn	$73	96%
Care Improvement Plus	$74	97%
Ambetter / Centene	$77	101%
Wellcare By Allwell	$77	101%
Group Resources	$89	117%
Firstcare	$110	144%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$111 - $198	146%
Health Select	$120 - $148	158%
90 Degree Benefits	$133	175%
State Comptroller	$139	183%
Geha	$147	193%
Workers Comp	$149	196%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$167 - $270	219%
Texas Mutual Wc	$183	240%
Cigna	$218	286%
Caprock	$246 - $290	323%

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 $178.
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 Medical Center 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.