CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $3,943
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Valley Presbyterian Hospital is $3,943. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,943

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%)

Insurance Median: $3,943 (167%)

Ins. Median: $3,943 (167% 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
Blue Shield Senior	$2,840	120%
Aetna	$2,898 - $4,222	123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,898 - $3,943	123%
Health Net Senior	$2,898	123%
La Care Covered California	$2,898	123%
Medicare (plans)	$2,898 - $3,043	123%
Ambetter / Centene	$4,086	173%
Heritage Provider Network (Regal & Lakeside)	$4,637	197%
Cigna	$4,898	208%
UnitedHealthcare	$5,229	222%
Health Net	$5,729	243%
Blue Shield Ifp	$6,066	257%
Blue Shield	$7,286	309%

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 $X.
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 Valley Presbyterian Hospital 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.