CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Manati Medical Center Dr Otero Lopez

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $299
Cash Discount Price: $597
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Manati Medical Center Dr Otero Lopez is $299. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $597. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carr 668 Calle Hernandez Carrion Urb Atenas, Manati, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$597

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$299

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: $597 (107%)

Insurance Median: $299 (54%)

Cash: $597 (107% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $299 (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)	$66	12%
Mmm	$193	35%
McS Classicare	$194	35%
Medical Card System	$194	35%
Acaa	$200	36%
Triple S	$215 - $398	39%
Plan Vital	$295 - $401	53%
Triple S Com	$297 - $398	53%
International Medical Card	$300	54%
Humana	$398 - $796	71%
Mapfre	$400	72%
Prossam	$600	107%
Clinical Research	$648	116%

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 $597.
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 Manati Medical Center Dr Otero Lopez 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.