CMS Price Transparency Data

Speech therapy (group session)

Facility: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 92508 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 92508
Insurance Median: $90
Cash Discount Price: $72
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Speech therapy (group session) at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $24.05, this hospital’s rate is 3.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 214 East 23Rd Street, Cheyenne, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90

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: $72 (299%)

Insurance Median: $90 (374%)

Cash: $72 (299% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90 (374% 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 374% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 274%). 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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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	$24 - $84	100%
Humana	$25	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $77	129%
Cigna	$47 - $85	195%
Aetna	$90 - $96	374%
First Choice Health	$90 - $96	374%
Meritain Health	$90 - $96	374%
Provider Network Of America	$90 - $96	374%
Imagine Health	$92 - $98	383%
Coventry Health Care	$99 - $104	412%

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 $72.
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 Cheyenne Regional Medical Center 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.