How much does a Cataract surgery cost in New York?

Cataract surgery · CPT 66984 · State: New York

In New York, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $4,091, with most between $2,834 and $6,089 ($4,457 cash/self-pay). Based on 116 New York hospitals — 29% higher than the national typical of $3,164. Hospital list charges run about $6,007 (1.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$4,091
New York · $2,834$6,089
Cash / self-pay
$4,457
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$6,007
1.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 116 New York 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 New York — FAQs

How much does a Cataract surgery cost in New York?

In New York, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $4,091, with most between $2,834 and $6,089, based on 116 New York hospitals. That's 29% higher than the national typical of $3,164.

How much does a Cataract surgery cost without insurance in New York?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Cataract surgery in New York run around $4,457. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,007), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

New York hospital "list" charges for a Cataract surgery run about $6,007 — roughly 1.5× the $4,091 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 New York?

Yes. If a New York hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $4,091), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New York hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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