CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Methodist Fremont Health

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $4,050
Cash Discount Price: $1,763
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Methodist Fremont Health is $4,050. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,763. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 East 23Rd St, Fremont, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,763

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,050

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: $1,763 (75%)

Insurance Median: $4,050 (172%)

Cash: $1,763 (75% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,050 (172% 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
Elevate By Medica	$1,369 - $2,655	58%
Alliance Nhn	$1,770 - $3,434	75%
Ne Furniture Mart	$2,525 - $4,898	107%
Aetna	$2,526 - $5,665	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,526 - $5,281	107%
Humana	$2,526	107%
Medica	$2,526	107%
Medicare (plans)	$2,526 - $2,576	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,526 - $5,317	107%
Medica Choice	$2,677 - $5,193	114%
Multiplan	$2,738 - $5,311	116%
Midlands Choice	$2,859 - $5,547	121%
Ambetter / Centene	$5,228	222%
Elite Choice	$5,236	222%

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 $1,763.
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 Methodist Fremont Health 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.