CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 66984
  • Insurance Median: $4,989
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Tift Regional Medical Center is $4,989. 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 2.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,989

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: $4,989 (212%)
Ins. Median: $4,989 (212% 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 212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 112%). 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
Tricare $483 - $2,113 20%
Peach State Health Plan $650 28%
Health One Alliance $715 - $7,234 30%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $739 - $7,484 31%
Zelis Network Solutions $838 - $9,978 36%
Va Contract $3,742 159%
Hospice $4,898 208%
Medicare (plans) $4,898 208%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4,989 212%
UnitedHealthcare $4,989 212%
Aetna $4,996 212%
Clover Health $4,996 212%
Wellcare $4,996 212%
Humana $5,239 222%
Ga Workers Comp $5,364 227%
Pruitt Health Premier $5,388 229%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals