CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 66984
  • Insurance Median: $4,202
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Parkridge Medical Center is $4,202. 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 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,202

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: $4,202 (178%)
Ins. Median: $4,202 (178% 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.

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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 $1,030 - $6,606 44%
Peach State $1,150 49%
Wellcare $1,150 49%
United $1,456 - $6,003 62%
Health One Alliance $1,776 - $2,408 75%
Amerigroup $2,365 100%
Apex Health $2,550 108%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $2,550 108%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $2,550 108%
Bright Health $3,114 - $4,247 132%
Aetna $5,050 - $6,446 214%
Humana $6,482 - $11,347 275%
Cigna $6,962 - $7,911 295%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals