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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $205.21 – $1,105.11 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $208.33 – $1,044.28 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $208.33 – $1,105.11 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $205.21 – $1,160.87 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | not published | $208.33 – $1,094.97 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | not published | $534.47 – $2,869.00 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | not published | $479.16 – $2,136.00 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | not published | $511.54 – $3,708.00 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | not published | $531.63 – $6,492.00 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | not published | $1,444.17 – $1,444.17 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | not published | $1,444.17 – $1,444.17 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | not published | $1,444.17 – $1,444.17 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | not published | $2,501.52 – $2,501.52 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | not published | $1,444.17 – $1,444.17 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | not published | $1,444.17 – $1,444.17 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | not published | $656.14 – $1,809.12 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | not published | $227.87 – $364.67 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | not published | $359.98 – $2,361.93 |
| MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL | DALLAS, TX | not published | $218.75 – $218.75 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | not published | $552.50 – $5,545.00 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | not published | $3,081.00 – $3,913.00 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | not published | $552.50 – $5,545.00 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | not published | $294.02 – $5,545.00 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $552.50 – $5,545.00 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | not published | $552.50 – $5,545.00 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $552.50 – $5,545.00 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | not published | $552.50 – $5,545.00 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $552.50 – $5,545.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | not published | $69.01 – $295.20 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | not published | $553.41 – $2,265.00 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | not published | $552.50 – $2,265.00 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | not published | $616.70 – $2,472.70 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | not published | $208.33 – $229.16 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | not published | $589.39 – $2,636.00 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | not published | $589.39 – $3,176.00 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | not published | $589.39 – $2,769.00 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | not published | $347.30 – $2,003.69 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | not published | $589.39 – $1,306.00 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | not published | $347.30 – $2,933.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH HOSPITAL | FT WORTH, TX | not published | $208.33 – $1,485.30 |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Kosciusko Hospital | Columbia City, IN | not published | $581.90 – $872.85 |
| Parkview Ortho Hospital | Fort Wayne, IN | not published | $581.90 – $872.85 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | not published | $581.90 – $872.85 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | not published | $3,193.00 – $3,193.00 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | not published | $3,818.00 – $3,818.00 |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | not published | $581.90 – $872.85 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | not published | $581.90 – $872.85 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | not published | $581.90 – $872.85 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | not published | not published |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | not published | not published |