How much does a Cataract surgery cost in Texas?

Cataract surgery · CPT 66984 · State: Texas

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $3,134, with most between $1,681 and $3,973 ($4,116 cash/self-pay). Based on 309 Texas hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $3,164. Hospital list charges run about $7,169 (2.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$3,134
Texas · $1,681$3,973
Cash / self-pay
$4,116
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$7,169
2.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 309 Texas 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 Texas — FAQs

How much does a Cataract surgery cost in Texas?

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Cataract surgery is about $3,134, with most between $1,681 and $3,973, based on 309 Texas hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $3,164.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Cataract surgery in Texas run around $4,116. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,169), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Texas hospital "list" charges for a Cataract surgery run about $7,169 — roughly 2.3× the $3,134 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 Texas?

Yes. If a Texas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,134), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Texas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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