CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $2,445
Cash Discount Price: $2,695
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Queens Hospital Center is $2,445. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,695. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,695

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,445

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: $2,695 (114%)

Insurance Median: $2,445 (104%)

Cash: $2,695 (114% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,445 (104% 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%
United	$284 - $3,774	12%
Healthfirst	$299 - $5,502	13%
Affinity	$526 - $5,502	22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$597 - $5,502	25%
Centerlight	$597 - $4,425	25%
Elderplan	$597 - $2,699	25%
Fidelis	$597 - $5,502	25%
Wellcare	$606 - $645	26%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$621 - $2,807	26%
Hamaspik	$627	27%
Aetna	$758 - $3,502	32%
Local 1199	$766 - $7,522	32%
Metroplus	$1,200 - $5,502	51%
Amidacare	$2,445	104%
Carelon	$2,445 - $5,752	104%
Senior Whole Health	$2,445	104%
United Behavioral Health	$2,445 - $2,690	104%
Carelon (Amida Care)	$2,494	106%
Vnsny	$2,494 - $2,699	106%
Vaccn	$2,699	114%
Cigna	$4,285 - $6,637	182%
Magnacare	$6,637	281%
Multiplan	$7,080	300%
Villagecare Max	$7,522	319%

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 $2,695.
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 Queens 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.