Cataract Surgery cost at US hospitals
Cataract surgery with intraocular lens insertion · CPT 66984
$284.55
lowest cash price
$5,044.00
national median
$20,404.49
highest cash price
189
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $284.55–$20,404.49 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,694.88) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,698.92)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 2 | $3,037.74 | $3,037.74 | $4,964.22 |
| California | 81 | $284.55 | $5,044.00 | $8,624.00 |
| Colorado | 14 | $6,293.91 | $6,293.91 | $6,293.91 |
| Florida | 57 | $2,102.10 | $18,704.12 | $20,404.49 |
| Georgia | 23 | $10,558.00 | $10,558.00 | $10,558.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,753.25 | $2,753.25 | $2,753.25 |
| Illinois | 40 | $2,715.20 | $10,852.99 | $18,066.53 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 21 | $2,715.20 | $2,715.20 | $17,563.65 |
| Kansas | 9 | $6,967.37 | $6,967.37 | $6,967.37 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $1,003.60 | $1,003.60 | $1,003.60 |
| Michigan | 25 | $3,173.34 | $3,173.34 | $3,173.34 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 17 | $4,897.75 | $6,900.39 | $9,399.23 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | $2,492.56 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 19 | $1,506.64 | $2,698.92 | $4,946.91 |
| North Carolina | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 4 | $4,160.80 | $4,160.80 | $4,160.80 |
| Ohio | 45 | $2,102.10 | $9,247.79 | $19,711.44 |
| 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 | 16 | $1,579.50 | $1,579.50 | $1,579.50 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $1,731.50 | $2,565.00 | $10,483.95 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 18 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 99 | $588.00 | $4,301.64 | $19,639.33 |
| Virginia | 20 | $5,460.76 | $7,621.53 | $13,348.98 |
| Washington | 29 | $2,952.39 | $2,952.39 | $2,952.39 |
| West Virginia | 10 | $508.00 | $2,266.50 | $7,955.00 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $3,117.95 | $3,117.95 | $5,325.54 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $2,225.25 – $9,206.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | not published | $119.97 – $1,158.89 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | not published | $1,712.02 – $7,791.00 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | not published | $563.53 – $6,200.05 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | not published | $650.00 – $3,740.75 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $119.97 – $1,158.89 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | not published | $1,153.50 – $6,200.05 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | not published | $563.53 – $6,200.05 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $2,666.64 – $2,666.64 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $119.97 – $1,158.89 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | not published | $496.09 – $3,140.63 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $566.82 – $2,430.85 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $2,183.38 – $3,930.08 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $2,357.81 – $4,244.06 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $2,183.38 – $3,930.08 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $2,183.38 – $3,930.08 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | not published | $662.78 – $2,930.19 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | not published | $662.78 – $3,123.38 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | not published | $662.78 – $2,930.19 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | not published | $662.78 – $3,686.58 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | not published | $662.78 – $2,938.64 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | not published | $662.78 – $3,170.46 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $2,183.38 – $3,930.08 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $1,811.88 – $1,811.88 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | not published | $765.21 – $3,499.18 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | not published | $662.78 – $3,123.38 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | not published | $662.78 – $3,123.38 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $2,968.25 – $7,506.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $3,447.34 – $12,362.00 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | not published | $662.78 – $3,123.38 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $518.82 – $1,093.29 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $519.50 – $1,093.29 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $518.82 – $1,234.26 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $519.50 – $1,093.29 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $3,447.34 – $12,362.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $664.63 – $5,918.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $3,447.34 – $6,482.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $3,447.34 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $3,447.34 – $12,362.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $664.63 – $5,918.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $537.26 – $2,394.77 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $2,672.44 – $9,482.52 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $3,110.05 – $6,619.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $763.16 – $4,793.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $2,184.94 – $6,336.31 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $1,153.50 – $1,153.50 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $1,153.50 – $2,897.90 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $626.43 – $2,571.04 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $566.82 – $2,503.78 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $626.43 – $2,571.04 |