CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Elmhurst Hospital Center

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $2,485
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Elmhurst Hospital Center is $2,485. 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 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,485

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: $2,485 (105%)

Ins. Median: $2,485 (105% 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
Emblem	$213 - $4,821	9%
Oxford	$236 - $3,052	10%
Oscar	$251 - $4,454	11%
Aetna	$257 - $3,502	11%
United	$284 - $3,774	12%
Magnacare	$320 - $5,226	14%
Healthfirst	$478 - $5,469	20%
Wellcare	$645	27%
Fidelis	$860 - $5,469	36%
Metroplus	$1,200 - $5,469	51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,973 - $5,574	84%
Amidacare	$2,431	103%
Carelon	$2,431 - $4,529	103%
Senior Whole Health	$2,431	103%
United Behavioral Health	$2,431 - $2,674	103%
Affinity	$2,479 - $5,469	105%
Carelon (Amida Care)	$2,479	105%
Vnsny	$2,479 - $2,699	105%
Elderplan	$2,699	114%
Vaccn	$2,699	114%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$2,807	119%
Centerlight	$3,484	148%
Cigna	$4,285 - $5,226	182%
Local 1199	$5,049 - $5,922	214%
Multiplan	$5,574	236%
Villagecare Max	$5,922	251%

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 Elmhurst Hospital 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.