CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Johnson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 66984
  • Insurance Median: $5,810
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,669
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Johnson Memorial Hospital is $5,810. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,669. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,669

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,810

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: $3,669 (156%)
Insurance Median: $5,810 (246%)
Cash: $3,669 (156% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,810 (246% 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 246% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 146%). 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
Connecticut Dept Of Correction $2,555 108%
Aetna $2,711 115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,711 - $6,585 115%
Medicare (plans) $2,711 - $2,850 115%
UnitedHealthcare $2,711 115%
Cca Senior Care Options $2,766 117%
Cigna $2,793 118%
Fallon Health $3,597 153%
Claimdoc $5,810 246%
Diversified Administrators $5,810 246%
Innovative Health Plan Ii $5,810 246%
Centivo $6,446 273%
Bcn Domestic $6,585 279%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $6,585 279%
Blue Care Network $6,585 279%
Blue Distinction Transplant $6,585 279%
Blue Shield - Ca $6,585 279%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $6,585 279%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $6,585 279%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $6,585 279%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $6,585 279%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $6,585 279%
Health Choices $6,585 279%
Kaiser Domestic $6,585 279%
Pre-Employment $6,585 279%
Unicare $6,585 279%
Wc Domestic $6,585 279%
Wellpoint $6,585 279%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals