Speech therapy Cost by Hospital

Speech therapy is a therapy or rehabilitation service. Prices are from 2294 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$210median cash price · 2294 hospitals, 52 statestypically $81–$522 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.8× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$362
Cash / self-pay
$210
Insurer-negotiated
$154
Medicare pays
$76
$81$522
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 $362 list price could save about $152 (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 — 118 min —
Banner Ironwood Medical Center Queen Creek, AZ $37 $196 ★ 3/5 221 min —
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ $37 — ★ 2/5 168 min —
Virtua Willingboro Hospital Willingboro, NJ $37 — ★ 3/5 178 min —
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL $38 $198 ★ 4/5 187 min —
St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA $38 $71 — 114 min —
New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA $38 $73 — 140 min —
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $38 $72 ★ 5/5 130 min —
Hills & Dales General Hospital Cass City, MI $38 $154 ★ 4/5 91 min —
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $39 $79 ★ 4/5 259 min —
Hamilton Medical Center Dalton, GA $39 — ★ 3/5 181 min —
Clinch Memorial Hospital Homerville, GA $42 $80 — 94 min —
Warm Springs Medical Center Warm Springs, GA $43 $56 — 75 min —
Banner Estrella Medical Center Phoenix, AZ $43 $196 ★ 3/5 236 min —
Russellville Hospital Russellville, AL $44 $139 ★ 4/5 101 min —
Bsa Hospital Amarillo, TX $45 $318 ★ 2/5 215 min —
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $47 $183 ★ 4/5 174 min —
St Clair Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $48 $81 ★ 4/5 200 min —
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $49 $75 ★ 3/5 124 min —
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus Tucson, AZ $49 $160 ★ 4/5 260 min —
Ascension St Vincent Kokomo Kokomo, IN $49 $56 ★ 4/5 172 min —
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Murfreesboro, TN $50 $100 ★ 3/5 173 min —
Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN $50 $183 ★ 3/5 259 min —
Madison Parish Hospital Tallulah, LA $51 $55 — 125 min —
Caldwell Memorial Hospital Lenoir, NC $52 $75 ★ 3/5 205 min —

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 October 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 318
$66
$22 – $166
Independent Health 45
$70
$44 – $257
Geisinger 63
$72
$26 – $320
Medicare 505
$76
$69 – $249
Devoted Health 208
$77
$72 – $141
Tricare / VA 395
$78
$70 – $265
Amerigroup 160
$78
$23 – $207
Centene / Ambetter 739
$78
$38 – $185
Molina Healthcare 530
$80
$38 – $178
Humana 950
$81
$63 – $335
AmeriHealth 248
$83
$28 – $283
Highmark 114
$85
$58 – $320
Anthem 529
$100
$59 – $347
Bright Health 48
$104
$79 – $191
UPMC Health Plan 82
$114
$30 – $335
Priority Health 48
$116
$52 – $328
Oscar Health 228
$128
$75 – $225
UCare 64
$132
$61 – $277
EmblemHealth 71
$140
$5 – $307
MVP Health Care 79
$156
$66 – $293
UnitedHealthcare 1463
$157
$55 – $387
SelectHealth 41
$157
$54 – $323
Kaiser Permanente 156
$161
$73 – $383
Aetna 1350
$161
$68 – $387
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1216
$172
$73 – $430
AvMed 63
$185
$86 – $516
Coventry 154
$198
$73 – $410
Security Health Plan 59
$216
$73 – $412
HealthPartners 259
$217
$73 – $518
Cigna 1123
$219
$77 – $498
Sanford Health Plan 66
$225
$74 – $348
Medica 235
$228
$79 – $367
Health Net 274
$238
$84 – $578
Healthcare Highways 37
$244
$115 – $620
Harvard Pilgrim 46
$256
$107 – $385
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 139
$287
$72 – $686
MultiPlan / PHCS network 841
$309
$152 – $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
Arkansas$106
Mississippi$108
Louisiana$120
Georgia$128

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXBaltimore, MDDallas, TXHouston, 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 2294 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $210, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $362, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $154, a Medicare rate of about $76. Most cash prices fall between $81 and $522 — 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 2294 US hospitals is $210. Most hospitals fall between $81 and $522. 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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