CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 66984
  • Insurance Median: $979
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Boulder Community Health is $979. 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 0.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$979

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: $979 (42%)
Ins. Median: $979 (42% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $127 - $562 5%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $127 - $2,361 5%
Colorado Access $139 - $948 6%
Aetna $535 - $2,292 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $535 - $8,661 23%
Devoted Health $535 - $2,292 23%
Health Spring $535 - $2,292 23%
Humana $535 - $2,292 23%
Medicare (plans) $535 - $2,361 23%
UnitedHealthcare $535 - $2,355 23%
Clear Spring $551 - $2,361 23%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $749 - $5,043 32%
Select Health Value Network $749 - $5,341 32%
Kaiser Ppo $823 - $5,396 35%
Kaiser Public Option $823 - $4,396 35%
Beech Street Community Medical Associates $837 35%
Multiplan $868 37%
Phcs $868 37%
Cigna $881 - $2,797 37%
Kaiser $5,370 228%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals