CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: UPMC Altoona

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $2,217
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at UPMC Altoona is $2,217. 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 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,217

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: $2,217 (94%)

Ins. Median: $2,217 (94% 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
Aetna	$603	26%
UnitedHealthcare	$633 - $2,327	27%
Upmc Health Plan	$663 - $5,618	28%
Geisinger	$837	35%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$894 - $2,348	38%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$909	39%
Amerihealth Caritas	$941 - $2,348	40%
Pa Health & Wellness	$1,027 - $2,348	44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,444	61%
Cigna	$2,348	100%
Upmc Work Partners	$2,930	124%

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 UPMC Altoona 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.