CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Medical City Arlington

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $1,995
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Medical City Arlington is $1,995. 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 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3301 Matlock Road, Arlington, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,995

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: $1,995 (85%)

Ins. Median: $1,995 (85% 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
Texas Health Network	$837	35%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$850	36%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$850	36%
United	$850 - $7,828	36%
Amerigroup	$892	38%
Cigna	$892 - $8,552	38%
Molina	$935 - $952	40%
Superior Health Plan	$948	40%
Aetna	$1,020 - $4,332	43%
Humana	$1,062 - $17,175	45%
Fidelis Securecare	$1,995	85%
Wellmed	$2,334	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,628 - $5,661	111%
Healthcare Highways	$3,650	155%
Evry Health	$4,036	171%
Curative Administrators	$4,807	204%
Oscar	$5,381	228%
Multiplan Phcs	$9,219	391%

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 Medical City Arlington 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.