CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: South Shore Hospital

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $2,142
Cash Discount Price: $3,696
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at South Shore Hospital is $2,142. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,696. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8012 South Crandon Avenue, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,696

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,142

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: $3,696 (157%)

Insurance Median: $2,142 (91%)

Cash: $3,696 (157% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,142 (91% 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	$1,331 - $2,473	56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,800 - $2,473	76%
Medicaid / KanCare	$2,058 - $2,142	87%
Aetna	$2,142 - $2,473	91%
Comm Care Alliance Mcr - All Other Plans	$2,473	105%
Medicare (plans)	$2,473	105%
Cigna	$3,432	146%

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 $3,696.
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 South Shore Hospital 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.