CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Providence St. Jude Medical Center

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $5,743
Cash Discount Price: $4,019
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Providence St. Jude Medical Center is $5,743. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,019. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 E Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,019

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,743

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: $4,019 (170%)

Insurance Median: $5,743 (244%)

Cash: $4,019 (170% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,743 (244% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 244% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 144%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Providence	$2,523	107%
Aetna	$2,968 - $13,043	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,110 - $22,145	132%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,932 - $5,319	209%
Healthnet	$5,491 - $5,995	233%
Blue Shield	$12,182 - $16,745	517%

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 $4,019.
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 Providence St. Jude Medical Center 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.