CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Childress Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $2,252
Cash Discount Price: $4,589
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Childress Regional Medical Center is $2,252. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,589. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,589

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,252

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: $4,589 (195%)

Insurance Median: $2,252 (96%)

Cash: $4,589 (195% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,252 (96% 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
Amerigroup	$807	34%
Firstcare	$807 - $4,131	34%
Superior Healthplan Inc.	$807	34%
Choicecare Network	$1,147	49%
Aetna	$1,214 - $3,672	51%
Humana	$1,214	51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,885 - $2,252	80%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock	$2,750	117%
Cigna	$3,332	141%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,542	150%
Bsa Provider Network	$3,672	156%

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 $4,589.
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 Childress Regional Medical 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.