CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $3,964
Cash Discount Price: $2,718
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center is $3,964. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,718. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2450 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,718

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,964

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: $2,718 (115%)

Insurance Median: $3,964 (168%)

Cash: $2,718 (115% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,964 (168% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Health Partners	$375 - $8,007	16%
Itasca Medical Care	$375 - $2,270	16%
Primewest	$375 - $2,270	16%
South Country Health Alliance	$375 - $2,270	16%
Ucare	$382 - $5,217	16%
Medica	$403 - $3,675	17%
Hennepin Health	$424 - $2,297	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$431 - $5,122	18%
Sanford Health Plan	$508 - $5,255	22%
Security Health Plan	$508 - $6,692	22%
UnitedHealthcare	$508 - $5,086	22%
Wellcare	$508 - $2,270	22%
Cigna	$1,235 - $4,997	52%
Emerging Therapies	$1,411 - $5,710	60%
Humana	$1,433 - $5,800	61%
Aetna	$1,499 - $6,067	64%
Interlink	$1,654 - $6,692	70%
America'S Ppo	$1,676 - $6,424	71%
First Health	$1,808 - $7,316	77%
Multiplan	$1,874 - $7,584	79%
Private Healthcare Systems	$1,874 - $7,584	79%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$1,984 - $8,030	84%

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 $2,718.
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 M Health Fairview University of Mn 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.