CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Manati Medical Center Dr Otero Lopez

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $73
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Manati Medical Center Dr Otero Lopez is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $73. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carr 668 Calle Hernandez Carrion Urb Atenas, Manati, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$73

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$60.27

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $60.27 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $73 (121%)

Insurance Median: $14 (23%)

Cash: $73 (121% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (23% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $60.27 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
Mmm	$7	12%
Triple S Com	$7 - $15	12%
Triple S	$9 - $15	15%
Menonita Comercial	$10	17%
Plan Vital	$10 - $17	17%
Prossam	$10	17%
McS Classicare	$12	20%
Medical Card System	$12	20%
Acaa	$15	25%
Humana	$15	25%
International Medical Card	$15	25%
Mapfre	$15	25%
Palic	$17	28%

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 $73.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

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 93005.
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.