CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $300
Cash Discount Price: $231
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances is $300. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $231. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carr 2 Bo Sabalos, Mayaguez, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$231

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$300

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$558.25

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $558.25 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $231 (41%)

Insurance Median: $300 (54%)

Cash: $231 (41% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $300 (54% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $558.25 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Medicare (plans)	$75	13%
Plan Vital	$150 - $490	27%
McS Classicare	$194	35%
Medical Card System	$194	35%
Acaa	$200	36%
Salud Correccional	$212	38%
Triple S	$215 - $398	39%
Privado	$268	48%
International Medical Card	$300	54%
Prossam	$300	54%
Humana	$373 - $597	67%
Menonita Comercial	$390	70%
Palic	$390	70%
Mmm	$398	71%
Mapfre	$400	72%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $231.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93306.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93306.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.