Removal of lens material cost at US hospitals
Removal of lens material · CPT 66852
$437.85
lowest cash price
$5,626.58
national median
$46,925.99
highest cash price
117
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $437.85–$46,925.99 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$46,925.99
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital — IL 60190, ILMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($4,701.83) → Sep 1, 2026 ($4,760.49)
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 |
| California | 81 | $437.85 | $6,505.20 | $11,956.00 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 48 | $2,966.60 | $2,966.60 | $2,966.60 |
| 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 | 27 | $4,187.20 | $44,132.88 | $46,925.99 |
| Indiana | 24 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $4,187.20 | $4,187.20 | $4,187.20 |
| 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 | $5,683.61 | $5,683.61 | $5,683.61 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $13,163.75 | $13,163.75 | $13,163.75 |
| 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 | $3,786.00 | $4,627.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 16 | $506.44 | $4,760.49 | $4,760.49 |
| North Carolina | 12 | 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 | 34 | $2,966.60 | $2,966.60 | $2,966.60 |
| 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 | 3 | $529.46 | $529.46 | $598.52 |
| South Carolina | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 97 | $5,626.58 | $5,626.58 | $5,721.87 |
| Virginia | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | $6,262.29 | $6,262.29 | $6,262.29 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $9,952.67 | $9,952.67 | $10,779.50 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | not published | $832.27 – $4,467.45 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | not published | $885.33 – $3,068.48 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $4,520.89 – $21,931.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | not published | $1,255.84 – $8,507.36 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | not published | $4,786.46 – $22,337.23 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | not published | $158.50 – $2,002.17 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | not published | $2,277.00 – $7,452.17 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | not published | $3,913.32 – $12,199.00 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | not published | $3,093.00 – $7,627.65 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | not published | $580.60 – $8,178.32 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | not published | $580.60 – $5,694.16 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | not published | $158.50 – $2,002.17 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | not published | $885.33 – $3,068.48 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $832.27 – $4,467.45 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $4,520.89 – $21,931.00 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | not published | $993.34 – $2,885.87 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | not published | $580.60 – $18,465.50 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | not published | $3,910.54 – $7,038.97 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | not published | $193.20 – $2,002.17 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | not published | $4,428.00 – $16,106.00 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | not published | $1,037.82 – $5,111.45 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,985.54 – $20,001.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | not published | $158.50 – $2,002.17 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | not published | $3,066.31 – $16,106.00 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | not published | $580.60 – $5,286.44 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | not published | $385.22 – $2,095.45 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $158.50 – $2,002.17 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | not published | $580.60 – $5,286.44 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | not published | $580.60 – $5,286.44 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $2,950.67 – $2,950.67 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $158.50 – $2,002.17 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $3,910.54 – $7,038.97 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $4,222.95 – $7,601.31 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $3,910.54 – $7,038.97 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $3,910.54 – $7,038.97 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | not published | $840.00 – $4,218.84 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $3,910.54 – $7,038.97 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $1,833.37 – $1,833.37 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $9,835.10 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $6,080.59 – $18,102.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $798.57 – $1,683.66 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $800.52 – $1,683.66 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $800.52 – $1,683.66 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $6,080.59 – $18,102.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $6,080.59 – $9,925.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $6,080.59 – $18,102.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $6,080.59 – $18,102.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,693.60 – $9,904.29 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $877.23 – $3,886.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $828.53 – $4,224.00 |