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Training To Use A Speech-Generating Device

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 92609

Covers therapy teaching a person to use a device that speaks for them, together with programming that device and adjusting its vocabulary, layout and settings as needs change. It is used by people who cannot rely on their own speech because of conditions such as stroke, cerebral palsy or motor neurone disease. Family members and carers are often trained alongside.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Training To Use A Speech-Generating Device cost?

$138

Typical physician fee. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $138 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $112 to $155.

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 $331 · 10th to 90th $174 to $427Professionalmedian $138 · 10th to 90th $89 to $170
$100$200$500facility $331professional $138

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
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$194.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$22.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$15.49
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$426.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$245.47
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$181.97
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$269.15

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 3.5 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· 12th of 51

$138

AK $224KY $63.10

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.