Cataract Surgery (Outpatient) Cost with Medicare (2026)
Outpatient surgical removal and replacement of a clouded eye lens.
$3,500
National Avg Cost
$2,800
Medicare Pays
$700
Patient Pays
Outpatient
Category
Cataract Surgery (Outpatient) Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $4,361 | $3,489 | $872 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $4,310 | $3,448 | $862 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $4,242 | $3,394 | $848 |
| 4 | Louisiana | $4,237 | $3,389 | $847 |
| 5 | Alaska | $4,215 | $3,372 | $843 |
| 6 | Arizona | $4,153 | $3,322 | $831 |
| 7 | Arkansas | $4,123 | $3,299 | $825 |
| 8 | Vermont | $4,122 | $3,297 | $824 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $4,027 | $3,222 | $805 |
| 10 | Missouri | $3,991 | $3,193 | $798 |
| 11 | Idaho | $3,979 | $3,183 | $796 |
| 12 | Oregon | $3,976 | $3,181 | $795 |
| 13 | Virginia | $3,957 | $3,166 | $791 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $3,921 | $3,137 | $784 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $3,905 | $3,124 | $781 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $3,850 | $3,080 | $770 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $3,839 | $3,071 | $768 |
| 18 | Washington | $3,810 | $3,048 | $762 |
| 19 | Maine | $3,782 | $3,025 | $756 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $3,667 | $2,934 | $733 |
| 21 | Georgia | $3,666 | $2,933 | $733 |
| 22 | New York | $3,662 | $2,929 | $732 |
| 23 | Alabama | $3,631 | $2,905 | $726 |
| 24 | Florida | $3,599 | $2,879 | $720 |
| 25 | Nevada | $3,589 | $2,872 | $718 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $3,575 | $2,860 | $715 |
| 27 | Texas | $3,509 | $2,807 | $702 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $3,437 | $2,750 | $687 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $3,429 | $2,743 | $686 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $3,323 | $2,658 | $665 |
| 31 | Delaware | $3,253 | $2,602 | $651 |
| 32 | Connecticut | $3,222 | $2,577 | $644 |
| 33 | Illinois | $3,208 | $2,566 | $642 |
| 34 | Ohio | $3,197 | $2,557 | $639 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $3,147 | $2,518 | $629 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $3,140 | $2,512 | $628 |
| 37 | Indiana | $3,067 | $2,454 | $613 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $3,041 | $2,433 | $608 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $3,035 | $2,428 | $607 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $3,032 | $2,425 | $606 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $2,931 | $2,345 | $586 |
| 42 | California | $2,921 | $2,337 | $584 |
| 43 | Utah | $2,918 | $2,335 | $584 |
| 44 | Kansas | $2,892 | $2,314 | $578 |
| 45 | Iowa | $2,770 | $2,216 | $554 |
| 46 | Michigan | $2,713 | $2,170 | $543 |
| 47 | New Jersey | $2,707 | $2,166 | $542 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $2,695 | $2,156 | $539 |
| 49 | Maryland | $2,639 | $2,111 | $528 |
| 50 | Montana | $2,629 | $2,103 | $526 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Cataract Surgery (Outpatient) cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Cataract Surgery (Outpatient) is $3,500. Medicare typically pays $2,800, leaving a patient responsibility of $700.
Does Medicare cover Cataract Surgery (Outpatient)?
Yes, Medicare covers Cataract Surgery (Outpatient). The average Medicare payment is $2,800 out of a total cost of $3,500.
What category is Cataract Surgery (Outpatient)?
Cataract Surgery (Outpatient) is classified as a outpatient procedure.