CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $93
Cash Discount Price: $145
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio Betances is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $145. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carr 2 Bo Sabalos, Mayaguez, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$145

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$93

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $145 (136%)

Insurance Median: $93 (87%)

Cash: $145 (136% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $93 (87% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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)	$42	39%
International Medical Card	$70	66%
Privado	$73	68%
Menonita Comercial	$75	70%
Plan Vital	$81 - $126	76%
Humana	$90 - $135	84%
McS Classicare	$90	84%
Medical Card System	$90	84%
Palic	$90	84%
Prossam	$90	84%
Acaa	$98	92%
Mapfre	$100	94%
Triple S	$100 - $126	94%
Mmm	$101 - $112	95%
Salud Correccional	$126	118%
Fondo Seguro Estado	$252	236%

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 $145.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76700.

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 76700.
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.