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Assessment for a Speech-Generating Device

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 92607

A face-to-face assessment by a speech-language pathologist to determine which speech-generating communication device suits a person who cannot make themselves understood by speaking. The therapist tests how the person can operate a device, whether by touch, eye gaze, or a switch, and what vocabulary and screen layout will work, then recommends a specific device and settings. It covers the first hour spent working with the patient.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Assessment for a Speech-Generating Device cost?

$166

Typical physician fee. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $166 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $141 to $178.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $513 · 10th to 90th $347 to $661Professionalmedian $166 · 10th to 90th $112 to $229
$100$200$500facility $513professional $166

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
$120.23
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$204.17
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$660.69
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$295.12
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$281.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$323.59

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Alaska than in Indiana. 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· 15th of 51

$166

AK $269IN $95.50

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.