CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (language evaluation)

Facility: St Luke's Patients Medical Center

Billing Code: 92507 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92507
Insurance Median: $476
Cash Discount Price: $257
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (language evaluation) at St Luke's Patients Medical Center is $476. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $257. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $76.15, this hospital’s rate is 6.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$257

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$476

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: $257 (337%)

Insurance Median: $476 (625%)

Cash: $257 (337% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $476 (625% 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 625% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 525%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Cigna	$100 - $513	131%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$117 - $256	154%
United	$380 - $623	499%
Coventry	$476	625%
First Health	$476	625%
Healthsmart	$513	674%
Multiplan	$550	722%

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 $257.
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 St Luke's Patients Medical Center 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.