How much does a Cataract surgery cost in San Antonio?

Cataract surgery · CPT 66984 · Metro area: San Antonio

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $3,004, with most between $2,742 and $3,536 ($6,484 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — 5% lower than the national typical of $3,164. Hospital list charges run about $10,806 (3.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$3,004
San Antonio · $2,742$3,536
Cash / self-pay
$6,484
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$10,806
3.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 40 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs

How much does a Cataract surgery cost in San Antonio?

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $3,004, with most between $2,742 and $3,536, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's 5% lower than the national typical of $3,164.

How much does a Cataract surgery cost without insurance in San Antonio?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Cataract surgery in San Antonio run around $6,484. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $10,806), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

San Antonio hospital "list" charges for a Cataract surgery run about $10,806 — roughly 3.6× the $3,004 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 San Antonio?

Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,004), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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