Speech therapy Cost by Hospital

Speech therapy is a therapy or rehabilitation service. Prices are from 2278 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$210median cash price · 2278 hospitals, 52 statestypically $81–$521 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.8× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$360
Cash / self-pay
$210
Insurer-negotiated
$154
Medicare pays
$76
$81$521
Median cash $210  ·  Medicare $76  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $210 — about 2.8× the Medicare rate ($76). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($152).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $360 list price could save about $150 (42%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Elbert Memorial Hospital Elberton, GA $34 $90 — 120 min 15.0%
Banner Ironwood Medical Center Queen Creek, AZ $37 $196 ★ 3/5 220 min 15.3%
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ $37 — ★ 2/5 161 min 15.4%
Virtua Willingboro Hospital Willingboro, NJ $37 — ★ 3/5 181 min 14.8%
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL $38 $198 ★ 4/5 189 min 14.9%
St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA $38 $71 — 117 min 15.2%
New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA $38 $73 — 137 min 14.9%
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $38 $72 ★ 5/5 128 min —
Hills & Dales General Hospital Cass City, MI $38 $154 ★ 4/5 94 min 14.7%
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $39 $79 ★ 4/5 259 min 14.8%
Hamilton Medical Center Dalton, GA $39 — ★ 3/5 187 min 15.3%
Clinch Memorial Hospital Homerville, GA $42 $80 — 93 min —
Warm Springs Medical Center Warm Springs, GA $43 $56 — 79 min —
Banner Estrella Medical Center Phoenix, AZ $43 $196 ★ 3/5 243 min 13.9%
Russellville Hospital Russellville, AL $44 $139 ★ 4/5 103 min 16.3%
Bsa Hospital Amarillo, TX $45 $318 ★ 2/5 217 min 14.8%
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $47 $183 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
St Clair Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $48 $81 ★ 4/5 195 min 15.5%
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $49 $75 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.1%
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus Tucson, AZ $49 $160 ★ 4/5 275 min 14.5%
Ascension St Vincent Kokomo Kokomo, IN $49 $56 ★ 4/5 172 min 14.5%
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Murfreesboro, TN $50 $100 ★ 3/5 174 min 13.9%
Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN $50 $183 ★ 3/5 259 min 14.9%
Madison Parish Hospital Tallulah, LA $51 $55 — 121 min —
Caldwell Memorial Hospital Lenoir, NC $52 $75 ★ 3/5 189 min 14.3%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Speech therapy

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $210; Medicare pays $76.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$63
$5 – $83
Medicaid 314
$66
$22 – $167
Independent Health 45
$70
$44 – $257
Geisinger 63
$72
$26 – $320
Medicare 500
$76
$69 – $252
Devoted Health 206
$77
$72 – $114
Amerigroup 159
$78
$23 – $212
Centene / Ambetter 715
$78
$38 – $185
Tricare / VA 391
$78
$70 – $265
Molina Healthcare 526
$80
$38 – $180
Humana 938
$81
$63 – $332
AmeriHealth 247
$83
$27 – $283
Highmark 110
$85
$61 – $321
Anthem 512
$95
$59 – $329
Bright Health 48
$104
$79 – $191
EmblemHealth 58
$112
$5 – $340
Priority Health 49
$116
$52 – $328
UPMC Health Plan 79
$117
$33 – $337
Oscar Health 213
$121
$74 – $209
UCare 63
$132
$61 – $279
UnitedHealthcare 1438
$155
$55 – $391
MVP Health Care 78
$155
$66 – $263
SelectHealth 41
$157
$54 – $323
Kaiser Permanente 155
$161
$73 – $387
Aetna 1328
$161
$68 – $391
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1208
$174
$73 – $436
Coventry 150
$204
$73 – $423
Security Health Plan 59
$216
$73 – $412
HealthPartners 258
$217
$73 – $518
Cigna 1102
$219
$78 – $499
AvMed 61
$225
$86 – $521
Sanford Health Plan 64
$225
$74 – $348
Medica 233
$228
$79 – $367
Health Net 273
$240
$83 – $582
Healthcare Highways 37
$244
$115 – $620
Harvard Pilgrim 46
$256
$107 – $385
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 138
$289
$72 – $686
MultiPlan / PHCS network 826
$307
$150 – $636

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Tennessee$77
Alabama$92
Mississippi$104
Arkansas$106
Louisiana$120
Georgia$128

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXBaltimore, MDHouston, TXDallas, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYFort Worth, TXKansas City, MOBronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHNashville, TNSaint Louis, MOSan Antonio, TXAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALBoston, MAEl Paso, TXLos Angeles, CAMemphis, TNMiami, FL

Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Christiana Neophytou, M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLDSpeech Language PathologistRonkonkoma, NY4,422
Mckenzie Uber, M.S. CCC-SLPSpeech Language PathologistSun City, AZ2,900
Aaron DavennySpeech Language PathologistLakewood, WA2,705
Ellen LenskySpeech Language PathologistStaten Island, NY2,406
Sheena Rismany, CCC-SLPSpeech Language PathologistGreat Neck, NY2,307
Sherill Mozingo, M.S., CCC-SLPSpeech Language PathologistSumter, SC2,256
Patricia Williams, CFYSpeech Language PathologistDallas, TX2,159
Amanda HembreeSpeech Language PathologistNew York, NY2,017
Sahar MarloweSpeech Language PathologistBrooklyn, NY1,960
William Damelio, M.S., CCC-SLPSpeech Language PathologistRoyal Palm Beach, FL1,867
Carley Knochel, STSpeech Language PathologistOcean Springs, MS1,841
Darren Bennett, CCC-SLPSpeech Language PathologistPinellas Park, FL1,765

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Does Medicare cover Speech therapy?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Speech therapy. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $76. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $15 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2278 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $210, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $360, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $154, a Medicare rate of about $76. Most cash prices fall between $81 and $521 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Speech therapy cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2278 US hospitals is $210. Most hospitals fall between $81 and $521. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Speech therapy?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $76). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Speech therapy?
Medicare pays about $76. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Speech therapy prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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