CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $3,665
Cash Discount Price: $3,800
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center is $3,665. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,800. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1024 Central Park Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,800

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,665

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: $3,800 (161%)

Insurance Median: $3,665 (155%)

Cash: $3,800 (161% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,665 (155% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 Cross Blue Shield	$2,110 - $8,560	89%
Aetna	$2,292 - $4,011	97%
Cigna	$2,292 - $4,095	97%
Cms	$2,292	97%
Devoted Health	$2,292	97%
Humana	$2,292	97%
Kaiser	$2,292	97%
Select Health	$2,292 - $5,642	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,292 - $3,563	97%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$3,276 - $4,095	139%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$3,327 - $3,665	141%
Multiplan/Phcs	$3,842	163%
First Health	$4,095	174%

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 $3,800.
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 Uchealth Yampa Valley 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.