Cataract Surgery (Inpatient) Cost with Medicare (2026)
Surgical removal of a clouded lens and replacement with an artificial lens.
$5,500
National Avg Cost
$4,400
Medicare Pays
$1,100
Patient Pays
Hospital
Category
Cataract Surgery (Inpatient) Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $6,757 | $5,406 | $1,351 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $6,600 | $5,280 | $1,320 |
| 3 | Georgia | $6,590 | $5,272 | $1,318 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $6,588 | $5,271 | $1,318 |
| 5 | Idaho | $6,579 | $5,263 | $1,316 |
| 6 | Louisiana | $6,385 | $5,108 | $1,277 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $6,334 | $5,067 | $1,267 |
| 8 | Illinois | $6,286 | $5,029 | $1,257 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $6,269 | $5,015 | $1,254 |
| 10 | Nevada | $6,247 | $4,997 | $1,249 |
| 11 | Oregon | $6,083 | $4,866 | $1,217 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $6,038 | $4,830 | $1,208 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $5,995 | $4,796 | $1,199 |
| 14 | Delaware | $5,961 | $4,769 | $1,192 |
| 15 | Colorado | $5,953 | $4,762 | $1,191 |
| 16 | Ohio | $5,927 | $4,742 | $1,185 |
| 17 | Maine | $5,887 | $4,710 | $1,177 |
| 18 | Mississippi | $5,801 | $4,641 | $1,160 |
| 19 | Alaska | $5,680 | $4,544 | $1,136 |
| 20 | Utah | $5,668 | $4,534 | $1,134 |
| 21 | Virginia | $5,558 | $4,446 | $1,112 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $5,516 | $4,413 | $1,103 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $5,511 | $4,408 | $1,102 |
| 24 | Kansas | $5,471 | $4,377 | $1,094 |
| 25 | Iowa | $5,355 | $4,284 | $1,071 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $5,264 | $4,211 | $1,053 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $5,069 | $4,055 | $1,014 |
| 28 | Arizona | $5,046 | $4,037 | $1,009 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $4,876 | $3,901 | $975 |
| 30 | Vermont | $4,851 | $3,881 | $970 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $4,842 | $3,873 | $968 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $4,832 | $3,866 | $966 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $4,826 | $3,861 | $965 |
| 34 | Washington | $4,825 | $3,860 | $965 |
| 35 | Missouri | $4,740 | $3,792 | $948 |
| 36 | Michigan | $4,721 | $3,777 | $944 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $4,718 | $3,775 | $944 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $4,672 | $3,737 | $934 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $4,622 | $3,698 | $924 |
| 40 | California | $4,618 | $3,694 | $924 |
| 41 | Montana | $4,600 | $3,680 | $920 |
| 42 | Florida | $4,523 | $3,618 | $905 |
| 43 | Indiana | $4,498 | $3,598 | $900 |
| 44 | Alabama | $4,497 | $3,598 | $899 |
| 45 | New York | $4,236 | $3,389 | $847 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $4,219 | $3,376 | $844 |
| 47 | Connecticut | $4,218 | $3,374 | $844 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $4,187 | $3,350 | $838 |
| 49 | Maryland | $4,166 | $3,332 | $833 |
| 50 | Texas | $4,145 | $3,316 | $829 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Cataract Surgery (Inpatient) cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Cataract Surgery (Inpatient) is $5,500. Medicare typically pays $4,400, leaving a patient responsibility of $1,100.
Does Medicare cover Cataract Surgery (Inpatient)?
Yes, Medicare covers Cataract Surgery (Inpatient). The average Medicare payment is $4,400 out of a total cost of $5,500.
What category is Cataract Surgery (Inpatient)?
Cataract Surgery (Inpatient) is classified as a hospital procedure.