CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Rhode Island Hospital

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $4,821
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Rhode Island Hospital is $4,821. 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 2.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,821

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: $4,821 (204%)

Ins. Median: $4,821 (204% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 204% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 104%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,432 - $4,821	103%
Cigna	$2,595 - $10,907	110%
Aetna	$2,653	113%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,822	205%
Tufts Health Plan	$6,270	266%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care	$8,303	352%

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 Rhode Island 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.