External Shock to Heart to Regulate Heart Beat Cost in Puerto Rico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 12 Puerto Rico hospitals. CPT 92960. 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 12 of 12 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Medicare | Humana | Aetna | BCBS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CENTER MAYAGUEZ |
$165 | $113 | $25.88 | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO HOSPITAL, DR. FEDERICO TRILLA KM 8 3 |
$250 | $137 | — | — | $137 |
| HOSPITAL DAMAS PONCE |
$312 | — | — | — | — |
| HOSPITAL DE LA CONCEPCION SAN GERMAN |
$320 | $478 | $478 | — | — |
| BAYAMON MEDICAL CENTER BAYAMON |
$325 | — | — | — | — |
| HOSPITAL PAVIA CAGUAS CAGUAS |
$671 | — | — | — | — |
| HOSPITAL ESPANOL AUXILIO MUTUO SAN PABLO BAYAMON |
$671 | — | — | $140 | — |
| DOCTORS CENTER HOSPITAL SAN JUAN SANTURCE |
$870 | $603 | — | — | — |
| DOCTORS CENTER HOSPITAL SAN JUAN SANTURCE |
$870 | $603 | — | — | — |
| DOCTORS CENTER HOSPITAL MANATI MANATI |
$870 | $603 | — | — | — |
| DOCTORS CENTER HOSPITAL SAN FERNANDO DE CAROLINA APARTADO 8 |
$870 | $603 | — | — | — |
| DOCTORS CENTER HOSPITAL SAN FERNANDO DE CAROLINA APARTADO 8 |
$870 | $603 | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 12 Puerto Rico hospitals above publish for External shock to heart to regulate heart beat — 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 92960 in Puerto Rico, Medicare reimburses about $156 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Puerto Rico range from $165 to $870 — 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 external shock to heart to regulate heart beat cost in Puerto Rico?
- Cash prices for external shock to heart to regulate heart beat (CPT 92960) in Puerto Rico range from $165 to $870, with a median of $325. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest external shock to heart to regulate heart beat in Puerto Rico?
- The cheapest Puerto Rico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $165. 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.