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Speech Sound And Language Evaluation

California rates for HCPCS 92523

A speech-language pathologist assesses both how clearly someone produces speech sounds, checking for difficulty forming words or putting sounds together, and how well they understand and use language to communicate. The evaluation combines testing of pronunciation with testing of comprehension and expression in the same visit. Results guide whether ongoing therapy is recommended and what it should focus on.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $115 · 10th–90th $79$5250%10%10th90th$115Professionalmedian $219 · 10th–90th $126$7940%10%10th90th$219$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$1,148.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$812.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$239.88
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$630.96
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$616.60
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$371.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$275.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$512.86
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$346.74
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$398.11
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$1,445.44
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$1,862.09
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$323.59
Optum
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$70.79
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$354.81
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$549.54
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$645.65
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$257.04
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$457.09