Remote Evaluation Of Recorded Video And/or Images Submitted By An Established Patient (e.g., Store And Forward), Including Interpretation With Follow-Up With The Patient Within 24 Business Hours, Not Originating From A Related E/m Service Provided Within T in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Pricing in Context

In Puerto Rico, CPT code G2010 (Remote Evaluation Of Recorded Video And/or Images Submitted By An Established Patient (e.g., Store And Forward), Including Interpretation With Follow-Up With The Patient Within 24 Business Hours, Not Originating From A Related E/m Service Provided Within T) carries an average Medicare payment of $8.04 — 5% below the national benchmark of $8.44. 3 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 14 total services. Individual payments in PR ranged from N/A at the low end to N/A at the high end, reflecting differences in provider setting (office vs. facility), modifiers, and the specific geographic locality code applied within the state.

The average billed charge in Puerto Rico is $12.24, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount — the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because Puerto Rico sits below the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run lower than the US median.

Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Temporary Procedures procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in Puerto Rico lands near $26.50, with self-pay cash prices typically around $12.24. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.