CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92508
Insurance Median: $102
Cash Discount Price: $117
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Sheridan Memorial Hospital is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 4.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 W 5Th St, Sheridan, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$102

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: $117 (486%)

Insurance Median: $102 (424%)

Cash: $117 (486% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $102 (424% 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 424% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 324%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Humana	$24	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$89 - $154	370%
Wy School Boards-All Plans	$89 - $155	370%
UnitedHealthcare	$92 - $159	383%
Pacificsource-All Plans	$94 - $164	391%
C1 Employee - All Plans	$96 - $167	399%
Casper Opco Llc - All Plans	$96 - $167	399%
First Health Comm - All Plans	$96 - $167	399%
Miscellaneous-All Plans	$96 - $167	399%
Cigna	$98 - $173	407%
Wise Provider Network-All Plans	$100 - $173	416%
Ebms - All Plans	$102 - $177	424%
First Choice Comm - All Plans	$102 - $177	424%
Phcs Multiplan-All Plans	$102 - $177	424%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$102 - $177	424%

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 $117.
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 Sheridan Memorial 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.