Evaluation of Swallowing Function Cost in Maryland
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 15 Maryland hospitals. CPT 92610. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Maryland
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 15 of 15 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | Humana | MultiPlan | Kaiser | First Health | Medicaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIDALHEALTH MCCREADY PAVILION E CARROLLL ST SALISBURY |
$134 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GARRETT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OAKLAND |
$146 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LUMINIS HEALTH DOCTORS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER GOOD LUCK ROAD LANHAM |
$160 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LUMINIS HEALTH J KENT MCNEW FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER HARRY S TRUMAN PARKWAY ANNAPOLIS |
$168 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER TOWSON |
$178 | $81.43 | $81.43 | $89.66 | $89.66 | $103 | $126 | $117 | $81.43 |
| MOUNT WASHINGTON PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL BALTIMORE |
$185 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KENNEDY KREIGER INSTITUTE BALTIMORE |
$187 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FREDERICK |
$197 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LUMINIS HEALTH ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER MEDICAL PARKWAY ANNAPOLIS |
$219 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL GERMANTOWN |
$229 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIDALHEALTH ATLANTIC BERLIN |
$261 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL SILVER SPRING |
$278 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE FORT WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER FORT WASHINGTON |
$292 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE SHADY GROVE MEDICAL CENTER ROCKVILLE |
$358 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ADVENTIST REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ROCKVILLE |
$637 | $93.77 | $93.77 | $93.77 | $84.39 | $478 | $126 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 15 Maryland hospitals above publish for Evaluation of swallowing function — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 92610 in Maryland, Medicare reimburses about $87.18 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Maryland range from $134 to $637 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 2.3x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does evaluation of swallowing function cost in Maryland?
- Cash prices for evaluation of swallowing function (CPT 92610) in Maryland range from $134 to $637, with a median of $197. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest evaluation of swallowing function in Maryland?
- The cheapest Maryland hospital published cash price for this procedure is $134. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.