CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 66984
  • Insurance Median: $739
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,208
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $739. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,208. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,208

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$739

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: $1,208 (51%)
Insurance Median: $739 (31%)
Cash: $1,208 (51% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $739 (31% 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.

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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
Molina $438 - $949 19%
Aetna $548 - $1,070 23%
Coventry $548 - $625 23%
Health Alliance $548 - $739 23%
Longevity Health Plan $548 23%
Sinai Medical Group $548 23%
United $548 - $1,032 23%
UnitedHealthcare $548 23%
Zing Health $559 24%
Clear Springs Health $564 24%
Village Md $575 - $685 24%
Wellcare $575 24%
Uic Physician Group $602 26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $614 - $949 26%
Union Health Service $657 28%
Dolton Medical Associates $685 29%
Mac Neal Health Providers $685 29%
Mercy Physician Association $685 29%
Unified Physicians Network $685 29%
West Suburban Health Providers $685 29%
Lake County Physician Associates $712 30%
Northshore Physician Association $712 30%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $712 30%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $712 30%
Valenz $728 31%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $739 31%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $739 31%
Campus Care $821 35%
Healthsmart $821 35%
The Alliance $821 35%
St Anthony Health Network $852 36%
Healthlink $860 36%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $872 37%
Cigna $880 37%
Physician Care Network Inc $886 38%
Caterpillar $892 38%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $892 38%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $892 38%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $892 38%
County Care Health Plan $949 40%
Meridian $949 40%
Youthcare Healthchoice $949 40%
Multiplan $1,150 - $2,924 49%
Equian $2,924 124%
Zelis $2,924 124%
Integrated Health Plan $3,217 136%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals