CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $2,102
Cash Discount Price: $1,166
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent is $2,102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,166. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 St Mary Place, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,166

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,102

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: $1,166 (49%)

Insurance Median: $2,102 (89%)

Cash: $1,166 (49% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,102 (89% 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	$888 - $2,726	38%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$888	38%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.)	$888	38%
Humana	$888 - $2,102	38%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$888	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$888 - $3,995	38%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$1,360	58%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$2,102	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,102 - $3,410	89%
Medicare (plans)	$2,102	89%
Cigna	$2,480	105%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$2,620	111%
First Health Network	$2,726	116%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial	$3,469	147%
Zelis	$3,649	155%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$5,256	223%

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 $1,166.
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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent 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.