CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $1,982
Cash Discount Price: $2,379
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $1,982. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,379. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,379

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,982

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: $2,379 (101%)

Insurance Median: $1,982 (84%)

Cash: $2,379 (101% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,982 (84% 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
Tricare	$474 - $2,167	20%
Caresource	$667 - $3,537	28%
Humana	$1,184 - $2,028	50%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,424 - $2,028	60%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$1,496	63%
Osu	$1,496	63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,603 - $2,028	68%
Aetna	$1,853 - $1,982	79%
Mmo	$1,903	81%
Cigna	$1,982	84%
Front Path Health Coalition	$1,982	84%
Ohc	$1,982	84%
Ohg	$1,982	84%
The Health Plan	$1,982	84%
Amerihealth	$2,028	86%
Bchp	$2,028	86%
Molina	$2,028	86%

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 $2,379.
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 Nationwide Children's 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.