Evaluation of Swallowing Function Cost in Puerto Rico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 3 Puerto Rico hospitals. CPT 92610. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Puerto Rico
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 3 of 3 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | Humana | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOSPITAL ESPANOL AUXILIO MUTUO SAN PABLO BAYAMON |
$60.00 | $77.02 | — | — |
| HOSPITAL DE LA CONCEPCION SAN GERMAN |
$175 | — | $85.22 | $85.22 |
| HOSPITAL PAVIA CAGUAS CAGUAS |
$250 | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 3 Puerto Rico hospitals above publish for Evaluation of swallowing function — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 92610 in Puerto Rico, Medicare reimburses about $85.29 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Puerto Rico range from $60.00 to $250 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 2.1x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does evaluation of swallowing function cost in Puerto Rico?
- Cash prices for evaluation of swallowing function (CPT 92610) in Puerto Rico range from $60.00 to $250, with a median of $175. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest evaluation of swallowing function in Puerto Rico?
- The cheapest Puerto Rico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $60.00. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.