CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Brown County Hospital

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $1,038
Cash Discount Price: $1,233
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Brown County Hospital is $1,038. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,233. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 945 East Zero St, Ainsworth, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,233

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,038

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: $1,233 (52%)

Insurance Median: $1,038 (44%)

Cash: $1,233 (52% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,038 (44% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$325 - $2,633	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$343 - $2,779	15%
Medica	$343 - $2,779	15%
Midlands Choice	$361 - $2,925	15%
Ambetter / Centene	$513 - $4,154	22%
Oscar Health	$722 - $5,850	31%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,038	44%

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 $1,233.
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 Brown County 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.