Removal of lens material cost at US hospitals
Removal of lens material · CPT 66840
$362.55
lowest cash price
$3,449.60
national median
$10,682.51
highest cash price
122
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $362.55–$10,682.51 — 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 | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 81 | $362.55 | $4,295.20 | $8,047.20 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 53 | $2,386.80 | $2,386.80 | $2,386.80 |
| Georgia | 23 | $6,644.00 | $6,644.00 | $6,644.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 28 | $3,449.60 | $9,165.95 | $9,165.95 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $3,449.60 | $3,449.60 | $3,449.60 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | 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 | $3,173.34 | $3,173.34 | $3,173.34 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $5,853.13 | $5,853.13 | $5,853.13 |
| 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 | 17 | $418.44 | $2,698.92 | $4,946.91 |
| North Carolina | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 36 | $2,386.80 | $2,386.80 | $2,386.80 |
| 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 | 5 | $437.46 | $437.46 | $494.52 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $858.50 | $1,272.00 | $1,272.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 97 | $2,252.99 | $2,252.99 | $2,957.05 |
| Virginia | 12 | $10,682.51 | $10,682.51 | $10,682.51 |
| Washington | 29 | $2,888.64 | $2,888.64 | $2,888.64 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $2,306.00 | $2,306.00 | $3,707.00 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | not published | $849.94 – $917.94 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | not published | $849.94 – $934.93 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | not published | $849.94 – $917.94 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | not published | $849.94 – $917.94 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | not published | $849.94 – $934.93 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | not published | $849.94 – $934.93 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | not published | $849.94 – $934.93 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | not published | $849.94 – $917.94 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | not published | $849.94 – $917.94 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | not published | $849.94 – $934.93 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | not published | $849.94 – $934.93 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | not published | not published |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | not published | $713.00 – $5,350.23 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | not published | $1,064.00 – $4,503.80 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $2,544.79 – $2,544.79 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | not published | $1,150.86 – $7,501.10 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $686.13 – $2,365.58 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | not published | $2,064.93 – $4,757.66 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | not published | $2,524.16 – $21,931.00 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | not published | $2,470.26 – $5,476.99 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | not published | $758.00 – $5,350.23 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | not published | $686.13 – $2,365.58 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | not published | $2,628.16 – $9,785.80 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | not published | $2,248.79 – $7,447.48 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | not published | $2,159.89 – $12,557.00 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | not published | $3,388.00 – $7,791.00 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | not published | $520.78 – $3,296.82 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | not published | $158.70 – $1,158.89 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | not published | $2,203.61 – $2,291.75 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | not published | $2,241.66 – $8,701.00 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $520.78 – $5,650.90 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | not published | $130.64 – $1,158.89 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | not published | $2,523.01 – $9,400.00 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $2,273.92 – $9,206.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | not published | $1,036.99 – $4,333.39 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | not published | $1,929.00 – $1,929.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | not published | $1,929.00 – $1,929.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | not published | $1,035.04 – $2,897.90 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | not published | $520.78 – $3,746.39 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | not published | $463.71 – $1,695.94 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,183.38 – $3,930.08 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | not published | $463.71 – $789.01 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | not published | $158.70 – $1,158.89 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | not published | $1,199.67 – $2,401.72 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | not published | $1,076.36 – $2,401.72 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | not published | $1,054.63 – $2,401.72 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | not published | $1,056.74 – $2,651.01 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | not published | $2,381.39 – $7,046.29 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | not published | $2,523.01 – $9,779.00 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | not published | $3,211.25 – $9,773.00 |