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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $915.00 | $721.02 – $6,071.00 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $937.00 | not published |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $948.50 | not published |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $978.25 | $148.60 – $1,128.75 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $1,017.00 | $384.20 – $824.90 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $1,017.00 | $508.50 – $531.10 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,077.50 | $547.36 – $4,564.00 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,077.50 | $547.36 – $4,564.00 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,077.50 | $547.36 – $4,564.00 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $1,077.50 | $547.36 – $4,564.00 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $1,077.50 | $547.36 – $563.46 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $1,077.50 | $547.36 – $3,486.00 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,077.50 | $547.36 – $4,564.00 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $1,180.80 | $368.21 – $2,640.11 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $1,180.80 | $396.25 – $2,845.54 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $1,180.80 | $368.21 – $2,640.11 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $1,180.80 | $376.72 – $2,640.11 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,180.80 | $374.99 – $4,174.51 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $1,180.80 | $376.87 – $2,640.11 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,183.20 | $5.79 – $1,224.23 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $1,208.50 | $205.80 – $2,671.93 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $1,214.78 | $701.51 – $1,035.15 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $1,250.00 | $205.80 – $2,242.80 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $1,305.00 | $589.39 – $601.18 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $1,324.46 | $71.00 – $3,421.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $1,324.46 | $85.00 – $3,421.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $1,324.46 | $208.33 – $1,986.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $1,324.46 | $71.00 – $3,421.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $1,324.46 | $71.00 – $3,421.00 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $1,327.05 | $208.33 – $225.00 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $1,327.05 | $208.33 – $229.16 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $1,373.11 | $208.33 – $1,716.38 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $1,373.11 | $208.33 – $1,716.38 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $1,373.11 | $208.33 – $1,716.38 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $1,373.11 | $208.33 – $1,716.38 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $1,373.11 | $208.33 – $1,716.38 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $1,373.11 | $208.33 – $1,716.38 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,373.11 | $208.33 – $1,716.38 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $1,373.11 | $208.33 – $1,716.38 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $1,373.11 | $208.33 – $1,716.38 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $1,373.11 | $208.33 – $1,716.38 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,373.11 | $208.33 – $1,716.38 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,373.11 | $208.33 – $1,716.38 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,373.11 | $208.33 – $1,716.38 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $1,380.00 | not published |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $1,380.00 | not published |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $1,411.20 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $1,411.20 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $1,411.20 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $1,411.20 | not published |