CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73721
  • Insurance Median: $575
  • Cash Discount Price: $325
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances is $575. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $325. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carr 2 Bo Sabalos, Mayaguez, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$325

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$575

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $325 (133%)
Insurance Median: $575 (236%)
Cash: $325 (133% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $575 (236% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 236% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 136%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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) $70 29%
Acaa $170 70%
Salud Correccional $214 - $263 88%
Plan Vital $244 - $699 100%
Fondo Seguro Estado $487 200%
Privado $488 200%
Prossam $500 205%
Menonita Comercial $575 236%
Triple S $600 - $650 246%
Mapfre $650 267%
Medical Card System $650 267%
McS Classicare $650 267%
International Medical Card $650 267%
Humana $650 - $975 267%
Palic $650 267%
Mmm $650 267%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Carr 2 Bo Sabalos, Mayaguez, PR 00682
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals