CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $2,179
Cash Discount Price: $1,470
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $2,179. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,470. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,470

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,179

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$2,357.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $2,357.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,470 (62%)

Insurance Median: $2,179 (92%)

Cash: $1,470 (62% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,179 (92% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $2,357.81 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
Triwest	$1,047 - $2,093	44%
Medicare (plans)	$1,079 - $2,201	46%
Va	$1,079 - $2,158	46%
Aetna	$1,090 - $2,179	46%
Tribute Health	$1,090 - $2,179	46%
Wellcare By Allwell	$1,100 - $2,201	47%
Wellcare Non	$1,100 - $2,201	47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,111 - $2,745	47%
Humana	$1,111 - $2,222	47%
Primewell Health Services	$1,111 - $6,063	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,111 - $4,162	47%
Cigna	$1,122 - $3,767	48%
Essence Healthcare	$1,122 - $2,244	48%
Devoted Health Plan	$1,133 - $2,266	48%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,586 - $3,172	67%
Northwest Health Plan	$1,829 - $3,657	78%
Qualchoice Novasys	$1,829 - $3,657	78%
Vantos	$1,834 - $3,668	78%
Health Advantage	$2,745	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 $1,470.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 66984.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 66984.
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.