CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92508
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: $40
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 2.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 388 Ben Bolt Avenue, Tazewell, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

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: $40 (166%)

Insurance Median: $72 (299%)

Cash: $40 (166% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $72 (299% 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 299% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 199%). 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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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
Corvel	$24	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26	108%
Sentara Health Plan	$27 - $71	112%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$28	116%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$28	116%
Humana	$28	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$28 - $94	116%
Aetna	$59 - $76	245%
Gateway - Tier 3	$63	262%
Vhn - Ultra	$71	295%
Cigna	$73 - $78	304%
Connecticare	$80	333%
Vhn - Plus	$89	370%
Gateway - Tier 2	$92	383%
Vhn	$92	383%
Integrated Health Plan	$98	407%
Vhn - Link	$104	432%
Gateway - Tier 1	$109	453%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$109	453%
National Provider Network	$110	457%

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 $40.
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 Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital 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.