After cataract laser surgery cost at US hospitals
After cataract laser surgery · CPT 66821
$76.86
lowest cash price
$1,373.11
national median
$11,982.16
highest cash price
271
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $76.86–$11,982.16 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($672.19) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,518.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,528.00 | $1,528.00 | $1,528.00 |
| California | 83 | $76.86 | $1,570.40 | $2,704.80 |
| Colorado | 14 | $783.59 | $783.59 | $783.59 |
| Florida | 55 | $978.25 | $978.25 | $2,050.75 |
| Georgia | 24 | $721.89 | $721.89 | $721.89 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 32 | $519.84 | $1,305.00 | $1,640.00 |
| Indiana | 24 | $1,837.20 | $1,837.20 | $1,837.20 |
| Iowa | 17 | $495.36 | $1,640.00 | $1,640.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,531.10 | $1,531.10 | $1,531.10 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $701.88 | $701.88 | $701.88 |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $756.27 | $1,518.00 | $1,910.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $891.86 | $2,170.78 | $3,375.84 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $635.50 | $635.50 | $697.50 |
| Missouri | 16 | $296.78 | $1,214.78 | $1,759.87 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 11 | $448.48 | $866.88 | $877.20 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $599.55 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $649.19 | $649.19 | $3,275.00 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $948.50 | $948.50 | $948.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 42 | $327.00 | $1,499.25 | $1,640.60 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $799.00 | $799.00 | $799.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $511.50 | $758.00 | $11,982.16 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 23 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $1,473.14 |
| Texas | 107 | $231.42 | $1,373.11 | $1,637.51 |
| Virginia | 22 | $251.55 | $1,077.50 | $2,694.28 |
| Washington | 29 | $1,180.80 | $1,180.80 | $1,183.20 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $296.00 | $632.00 | $1,449.00 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $1,922.80 | $1,922.80 | $1,922.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | not published | $333.76 – $871.31 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | not published | $601.28 – $5,605.00 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | not published | $707.39 – $3,452.00 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | not published | $423.99 – $490.94 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | not published | $556.10 – $1,296.00 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | not published | $201.56 – $292.74 |
| cleveland clinic childrens hospital for rehabilitation | Cleveland, OH | not published | $442.49 – $512.36 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | not published | $252.71 – $572.37 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | not published | $201.56 – $353.55 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | not published | $521.17 – $576.03 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | not published | $309.24 – $576.03 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | not published | $309.24 – $576.03 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | not published | $201.56 – $1,432.11 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | not published | $576.03 – $576.03 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | not published | $428.40 – $565.32 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $419.34 – $565.32 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $523.52 – $7,034.24 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $3,331.00 – $25,998.00 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $741.04 – $5,198.77 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $321.82 – $2,680.00 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $313.70 – $321.55 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $325.79 – $602.26 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | not published | $213.61 – $831.72 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | not published | $576.03 – $576.03 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $576.03 – $576.03 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $638.68 – $2,382.57 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $707.39 – $8,018.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $780.92 – $7,483.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $321.82 – $2,680.00 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $732.67 – $732.67 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $213.61 – $811.52 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $259.70 – $618.43 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $576.03 – $576.03 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $576.03 – $576.03 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $576.03 – $576.03 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $576.00 – $954.81 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $213.61 – $811.52 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $213.61 – $697.05 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $325.79 – $619.80 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $325.79 – $602.25 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $201.56 – $292.74 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $743.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $707.39 – $6,832.00 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $530.32 – $3,714.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $530.32 – $2,583.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $285.72 – $954.30 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $829.21 – $6,071.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $612.89 – $674.18 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $503.64 – $1,321.64 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $400.67 – $4,198.00 |