CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $1,380
Cash Discount Price: $1,652
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc is $1,380. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,652. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 N Byron Butler Pkwy, Perry, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,652

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,380

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: $1,652 (70%)

Insurance Median: $1,380 (59%)

Cash: $1,652 (70% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,380 (59% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Humana	$671 - $1,380	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$923 - $1,380	39%
Aetna	$1,264 - $3,000	54%
Medicare (plans)	$1,264 - $1,380	54%
Sunshine	$1,264 - $1,380	54%
Uhc_Va_Ccn	$1,264 - $1,380	54%
Cigna	$2,369 - $2,587	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,764 - $3,018	117%
Multiplan	$3,357 - $3,665	142%

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 $1,652.
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 Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc 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.