CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Comanche County Medical Center

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $3,831
Cash Discount Price: $3,953
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Comanche County Medical Center is $3,831. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,953. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,357.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,953

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,831

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: $3,953 (168%)

Insurance Median: $3,831 (162%)

Cash: $3,953 (168% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,831 (162% 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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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
Choicecare Comm - All Other Plans	$2,250	95%
Choicecare Mcr Adv	$2,250	95%
Humana	$2,250 - $4,257	95%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$2,250	95%
Pphp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$2,250	95%
Superior Epo/Hmo - All Plans	$2,250	95%
Swhp Mcr Adv	$2,250	95%
Wellmed Mcr Adv - All Plans	$2,250	95%
Alliance Wc - All Plans	$3,375	143%
Aetna	$3,831	162%
Molina Mcaid	$3,831	162%
Swhp Mcaid	$3,831	162%
Cigna	$3,953	168%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,257 - $4,561	181%
Occunet - All Plans	$4,561	193%
Swhp Comm - All Other Plans	$4,865	206%
First Care Hmo - All Other Plans	$5,169	219%
First Care Hmo Self Funded	$5,169	219%
Mpi - All Plans	$5,473	232%

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 $3,953.
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 Comanche County 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.