CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $200
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $200. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carr 2 Bo Sabalos, Mayaguez, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$200

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$117.57

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $117.57 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $200 (170%)

Insurance Median: $78 (66%)

Cash: $200 (170% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (66% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $117.57 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
Menonita Comercial	$23	20%
Humana	$29 - $114	25%
International Medical Card	$30	26%
Medical Card System	$30	26%
Prossam	$35	30%
Mapfre	$37	31%
Triple S	$38 - $68	32%
Palic	$40	34%
Salud Correccional	$78	66%
Plan Vital	$78 - $114	66%
Mmm	$89	76%
McS Classicare	$90	77%
Medicare (plans)	$114	97%
Privado	$200	170%

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 $200.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99203.

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 99203.
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.