CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92508
Insurance Median: $63
Cash Discount Price: $115
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $115. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 2.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$115

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$63

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: $115 (478%)

Insurance Median: $63 (262%)

Cash: $115 (478% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $63 (262% 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 262% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 162%). 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.

Billing Status

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
UnitedHealthcare	$16 - $113	67%
Mvp	$20 - $108	83%
Aetna	$23 - $53	96%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$23 - $86	96%
Humana	$23 - $32	96%
Martins Point	$23	96%
St. Regis	$23	96%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$23	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24 - $108	100%
Fidelis Care	$27	112%
Wellpath	$33 - $63	137%
Ebpa	$74 - $99	308%
Harvard Pilgrim	$77 - $92	320%
Magnacare	$77 - $92	320%
Coventry	$82 - $98	341%
Nppn	$86 - $104	358%
Cigna	$88 - $112	366%

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 $115.
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 Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care 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.