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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 October 2026.

How much does Speech Hearing Test with Word Recognition cost?

$42.66

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $42.66 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $39.81 to $45.71.

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 $43 · 10th to 90th $33 to $58
$50$100professional $43

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$19.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$7.94
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$51.29
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$57.54
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$19.95
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$7.94
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$50.12

Where Maine 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.

Maine· 26th of 51

$42.66

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.