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Speech Hearing Test with Word Recognition

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 92556

A hearing test that measures both the quietest level at which someone can detect speech and how well they can correctly repeat back spoken words at a comfortable volume. It gives a fuller picture of how well someone understands speech, not just whether they can hear sound.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Speech Hearing Test with Word Recognition cost?

$54.95

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $54.95 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $35.48 to $64.57.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $117 · 10th to 90th $39 to $219Professionalmedian $55 · 10th to 90th $33 to $76
$50$100$200facility $117professional $55

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$54.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$27.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$10.96
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$75.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$218.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$53.70
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$79.43
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$58.88

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 2.9 times more in Alaska than in Kentucky. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Connecticut· 11th of 51

$54.95

AK $79.43KY $27.54

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.