CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $2,343
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is $2,343. 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 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,343

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: $2,343 (99%)

Ins. Median: $2,343 (99% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$763 - $2,625	32%
Aetna	$2,312 - $4,059	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,335 - $3,148	99%
Humana	$2,351	100%
Essence	$2,381	101%
Oscar	$2,774 - $3,886	118%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,241 - $4,332	137%
Cigna	$3,665	155%
Healthlink	$4,793 - $6,817	203%

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 SSM Health Saint Louis University 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.