CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Centerpoint Medical Center

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $3,650
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Centerpoint Medical Center is $3,650. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 19600 East 39Th Street, Independence, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,650

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%)

Insurance Median: $3,650 (155%)

Ins. Median: $3,650 (155% 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
United	$755 - $6,070	32%
Healthyblue	$770	33%
Medicaid / KanCare	$778	33%
Amerigroup	$785	33%
Unicare	$785	33%
Home State Health Plan	$793	34%
Universal Healthcare	$1,995	85%
Nhc Advantage	$2,550	108%
Multiplan	$3,074 - $9,328	130%
Humana	$3,308 - $4,106	140%
Corvel Corporation	$3,650	155%
Oha Network	$3,803	161%
Aetna	$4,902 - $9,823	208%
Cigna	$7,500 - $11,181	318%
Oscar	$9,241	392%

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 $X.
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 Centerpoint 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.