CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Navicent Health Baldwin

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $1,878
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Navicent Health Baldwin is $1,878. 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 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 821 North Cobb Street, Milledgeville, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,878

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: $1,878 (80%)

Ins. Median: $1,878 (80% 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
Aetna	$493 - $2,245	21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$493 - $2,354	21%
Georgia Health Advantage	$493 - $2,222	21%
Humana	$493 - $2,222	21%
UnitedHealthcare	$493 - $6,575	21%
Care Source	$503 - $2,267	21%
Clover	$503 - $2,267	21%
Eon Health	$503 - $2,267	21%
Pruitt Health	$517 - $2,222	22%
Alliant	$591 - $4,020	25%
Ambetter / Centene	$665	28%
Cigna	$1,553	66%
Securehealth	$1,864	79%

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 $X.
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 Navicent Health Baldwin 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.