How much does a Cataract surgery cost in Phoenix?

Cataract surgery · CPT 66984 · Metro area: Phoenix

In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $3,109, with most between $2,981 and $3,417 ($3,334 cash/self-pay). Based on 11 Phoenix hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $3,164. Hospital list charges run about $4,445 (1.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$3,109
Phoenix · $2,981$3,417
Cash / self-pay
$3,334
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,445
1.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 11 Phoenix 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 Phoenix — FAQs

How much does a Cataract surgery cost in Phoenix?

In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $3,109, with most between $2,981 and $3,417, based on 11 Phoenix hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $3,164.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Cataract surgery in Phoenix run around $3,334. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,445), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Phoenix hospital "list" charges for a Cataract surgery run about $4,445 — roughly 1.4× the $3,109 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 Phoenix?

Yes. If a Phoenix hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,109), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Phoenix hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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