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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $2,704.80 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $2,704.80 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $2,704.80 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $2,704.80 | not published |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | $3,275.00 | $616.70 – $2,472.70 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $3,375.84 | $499.57 – $1,373.42 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $3,375.84 | $499.57 – $655.01 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $3,375.84 | $499.57 – $1,608.67 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $3,786.00 | $256.70 – $1,193.10 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | $3,986.00 | $247.64 – $1,224.83 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $4,350.00 | $599.55 – $1,193.10 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $4,627.00 | $291.43 – $1,193.10 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $4,881.00 | $176.54 – $1,230.98 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | $5,110.00 | $238.58 – $1,193.10 |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $5,339.00 | $221.93 – $1,285.66 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $5,419.00 | $495.28 – $1,208.37 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | $5,741.00 | $228.01 – $1,336.76 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | $5,855.00 | $171.49 – $1,673.82 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $6,311.00 | $181.58 – $1,193.10 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | $6,839.00 | $250.66 – $1,230.98 |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $11,982.16 | $2,210.54 – $2,232.65 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $525.10 – $966.12 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $514.80 – $966.12 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $362.55 – $2,367.23 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $467.67 – $966.12 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $467.67 – $966.12 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $514.80 – $966.12 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $514.80 – $966.12 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $514.80 – $966.12 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $558.64 – $5,345.54 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $551.66 – $5,345.54 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $558.64 – $5,345.54 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $548.21 – $5,345.54 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $558.64 – $5,345.54 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $3,295.00 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $492.69 – $5,345.54 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $551.66 – $5,345.54 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $485.48 – $5,345.54 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $551.66 – $5,345.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $523.55 – $534.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $523.55 – $534.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $454.23 – $478.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $483.45 – $493.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $534.58 – $534.58 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $477.00 – $487.04 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $481.42 – $506.76 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $483.45 – $493.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $483.45 – $493.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $496.22 – $506.67 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $483.45 – $493.63 |