CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $2,337
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital is $2,337. 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 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9660 South 1300 East, Sandy, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,337

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: $2,337 (99%)

Ins. Median: $2,337 (99% 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
Aetna	$363 - $2,570	15%
American Health	$363 - $2,430	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$363 - $4,182	15%
Health Partners Of Nevada	$363 - $2,337	15%
Humana	$363 - $2,453	15%
Molina	$363 - $2,570	15%
Selecthealth	$363 - $2,694	15%
UnitedHealthcare	$363 - $4,182	15%
Health Plan Of Nevada	$2,186	93%
Healthy U	$2,186	93%
Triwest	$2,186	93%
Intermountain Caregiver Plan	$2,694	114%
Awh Connected	$4,182	177%
Byu Athletics	$4,182	177%
Campbell Scientific	$4,182	177%
Deseret Mutual	$4,182	177%
Emi	$4,182	177%
Emi Health	$4,182	177%
Franklin County	$4,182	177%
Ifit	$4,182	177%
Juniper Systems	$4,182	177%
Lw Miller	$4,182	177%
Pehp	$4,182	177%
Tanner Llc	$4,182	177%
Utah Tech	$4,182	177%

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 Intermountain Health Alta View 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.