Xcapsl ctrc rmvl w/o ecp vs Xcapsl ctrc rmvl cplx wo ecp
Side-by-side cost comparison of CPT 66984 and CPT 66982 (-27% difference)
CPT 66984
Xcapsl ctrc rmvl w/o ecp
CategorySurgery - Eye
Body SystemEye
Total RVU13.85
Medicare Rate$463
CPT 66982
Xcapsl ctrc rmvl cplx wo ecp
CategorySurgery - Eye
Body SystemEye
Total RVU18.88
Medicare Rate$631
Cost Comparison by Setting
Medicare Facility CMS PFS 2026 national facility rate
66984
$463
66982
$631
Medicare Non-Facility CMS PFS 2026 non-facility (office) rate
66984
$463
66982
$631
Hospital Outpatient (OPPS) CMS OPPS hospital outpatient rate
66984
66982
Ambulatory Surgery Center CMS ASC surgery center rate
66984
66982
Est. Commercial (Low) Estimated commercial insurance (150% Medicare)
66984
$694
66982
$946
Est. Commercial (High) Estimated commercial insurance (250% Medicare)
66984
$1,157
66982
$1,577
Which One Do You Need?
CPT 66984: Xcapsl ctrc rmvl w/o ecp
This is the lower-cost option in the Surgery - Eye category. It is a less complex procedure (lower RVU) typically requiring less time or fewer resources.
CPT 66982: Xcapsl ctrc rmvl cplx wo ecp
This is the higher-cost option in the Surgery - Eye category. It is a more complex procedure (higher RVU) requiring more physician work, time, or resources.
Your doctor determines which CPT code applies based on the specific clinical situation. This comparison is for informational purposes to help you understand the cost differences.