How much does a Cataract surgery cost in North Carolina?

Cataract surgery · CPT 66984 · State: North Carolina

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $1,114, with most between $1,008 and $2,550 ($3,705 cash/self-pay). Based on 50 North Carolina hospitals — 65% lower than the national typical of $3,164. Hospital list charges run about $9,263 (8.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,114
North Carolina · $1,008$2,550
Cash / self-pay
$3,705
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$9,263
8.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 50 North Carolina 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 North Carolina — FAQs

How much does a Cataract surgery cost in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $1,114, with most between $1,008 and $2,550, based on 50 North Carolina hospitals. That's 65% lower than the national typical of $3,164.

How much does a Cataract surgery cost without insurance in North Carolina?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Cataract surgery in North Carolina run around $3,705. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $9,263), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for a Cataract surgery run about $9,263 — roughly 8.3× the $1,114 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 North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,114), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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