CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $6,207
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill is $6,207. 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 2.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 17Th Avenue, Seattle, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,207

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: $6,207 (263%)

Ins. Median: $6,207 (263% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 263% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 163%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Kaiser	$2,672 - $4,009	113%
Aetna	$2,753 - $9,545	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,806 - $11,336	119%
Humana	$2,833	120%
Blue Shield	$2,886 - $8,326	122%
Amerigroup	$2,940	125%
Cigna	$3,207 - $7,277	136%
Community Health Plan	$4,276	181%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,810 - $8,171	204%
Coordinated Care	$4,944	210%
Providence Health Plan	$6,254	265%
First Choice	$9,483 - $9,887	402%

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 Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill 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.