CMS Price Transparency Data

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Facility: Multicare Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 66984 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 66984
Insurance Median: $2,492
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Cataract surgery with lens implant at Multicare Valley Hospital is $2,492. 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 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12606 East Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,492

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: $2,492 (106%)

Ins. Median: $2,492 (106% 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
Molina	$1,169 - $4,687	50%
Coordinated Care	$1,181	50%
Wellpoint	$1,181	50%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,204 - $2,480	51%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$1,238 - $4,020	53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,385	101%
Aetna	$2,456 - $8,525	104%
Regence	$2,456	104%
Wellcare	$2,504	106%
Premera	$3,817 - $6,166	162%
Ambetter / Centene	$4,411	187%
Cigna	$9,193	390%
Kaiser	$9,193	390%

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 Multicare Valley 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.