CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $3
Cash Discount Price: $11,745
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $3. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,745. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11,745

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $11,745 (498%)

Insurance Median: $3 (0%)

Cash: $11,745 (498% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3 (0% 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
Iowa Total Care	$2,070	88%
Medicaid / KanCare	$2,091 - $2,099	89%
Aetna	$2,248	95%
Medicare (plans)	$2,248 - $2,340	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,271	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,293	97%
Amish Hospital Aid	$3,051	129%
Oscar	$3,130	133%
Centivo	$3,593	152%
Ambetter / Centene	$3,854	163%
Claimdoc	$4,611	196%
Nova	$4,611	196%

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 $11,745.
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 Mercyone Dubuque 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.