CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: University of California Davis Medical Center

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $9,165
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at University of California Davis Medical Center is $9,165. 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 3.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$9,165

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: $9,165 (389%)

Ins. Median: $9,165 (389% 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 389% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 289%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Dignity/Chw	$499	21%
Adventist	$564	24%
Generic	$564	24%
Healthnet	$564 - $9,165	24%
Blue Shield	$1,052	45%
Pipe Trades	$1,052	45%
Sheet Metal Workers Union(Smw)	$1,052	45%
Ufcw	$1,052	45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,995 - $36,242	127%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,109 - $16,024	132%
Blue Shield Senior	$3,145	133%
Healthnet Senior	$3,175	135%
San Joaquin Health Plan Gmc	$3,295	140%
Carpenters H&W	$36,242	1537%
Cement Masons Trust Fund	$36,242	1537%
Delta	$36,242	1537%
Healthcomp	$36,242	1537%
Ironworkers	$36,242	1537%
Joint Benefit Trust	$36,242	1537%
Laborers Health And Welfare	$36,242	1537%
Operating Engrs Health Welfare	$36,242	1537%
Sierra Pacific Industries	$36,242	1537%
Western Growers	$36,242	1537%

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 University of California Davis 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.