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Speech Hearing Test with Word Recognition

Maine 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 July 2026.

How much does Speech Hearing Test with Word Recognition cost?

$43.65

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $43.65 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $38.90 to $66.07.

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

Professionalmedian $44 · 10th to 90th $35 to $93
$20.0$50.0$100.0professional $44

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$21.88
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$107.15
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$89.13
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$89.13
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$21.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$89.13

Where Maine sits

The same service costs 2.1 times more in South Dakota than in Delaware. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Maine $43.65 · 13th of 51
SD $77.62DE $36.31

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.