How much does a Cataract surgery cost in Minnesota?

Cataract surgery · CPT 66984 · State: Minnesota

In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $2,284, with most between $1,045 and $2,973 ($2,926 cash/self-pay). Based on 75 Minnesota hospitals — 28% lower than the national typical of $3,164. Hospital list charges run about $4,148 (1.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,284
Minnesota · $1,045$2,973
Cash / self-pay
$2,926
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,148
1.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 75 Minnesota 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 Minnesota — FAQs

How much does a Cataract surgery cost in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $2,284, with most between $1,045 and $2,973, based on 75 Minnesota hospitals. That's 28% lower than the national typical of $3,164.

How much does a Cataract surgery cost without insurance in Minnesota?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Cataract surgery in Minnesota run around $2,926. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,148), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Minnesota hospital bill for a Cataract surgery so high?

Minnesota hospital "list" charges for a Cataract surgery run about $4,148 — roughly 1.8× the $2,284 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 Minnesota?

Yes. If a Minnesota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,284), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Minnesota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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