How much does a Cataract surgery cost in Austin?
Cataract surgery · CPT 66984 · Metro area: Austin
In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $4,570, with most between $4,062 and $4,583 ($4,302 cash/self-pay). Based on 11 Austin hospitals — 44% higher than the national typical of $3,164. Hospital list charges run about $7,169 (1.6× higher).
Source: medians across 11 Austin hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Cataract surgery cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Cataract surgery cost in Austin — FAQs
How much does a Cataract surgery cost in Austin?
In Austin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $4,570, with most between $4,062 and $4,583, based on 11 Austin hospitals. That's 44% higher than the national typical of $3,164.
How much does a Cataract surgery cost without insurance in Austin?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Cataract surgery in Austin run around $4,302. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,169), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Austin hospital bill for a Cataract surgery so high?
Austin hospital "list" charges for a Cataract surgery run about $7,169 — roughly 1.6× the $4,570 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of a Cataract surgery in Austin?
Yes. If a Austin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $4,570), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Austin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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