Eye
How Much Does Cataracts Treatment Cost?
A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, causing blurry vision, faded colors, and difficulty seeing at night. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide but are easily treatable with surgery, which replaces the cloudy lens with an artificial one.
Mild
$3.0K — $5.0K
Moderate
$5.0K — $8.0K
Severe
$8.0K — $15K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$3,186 — $5,310
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
10 procedures$3,186 — $5,310
Xcapsl ctrc rmvl cplx wo ecp
CPT 66982
$946 — $1,577
Medicare: $631
Xcapsl ctrc rmvl w/o ecp
CPT 66984
$694 — $1,157
Medicare: $463
Insert lens prosthesis
CPT 66985
$988 — $1,647
Medicare: $659
Echo exam of eye
CPT 76519
$104 — $174
Medicare: $69
Intrm oph exam est patient
CPT 92012
$62 — $104
Medicare: $41
Compre oph exam est pt 1/>
CPT 92014
$93 — $155
Medicare: $62
Gonioscopy
CPT 92020
$25 — $41
Medicare: $16
Ophthalmic biometry
CPT 92136
$72 — $120
Medicare: $48
Fundus photography w/i&r
CPT 92250
$56 — $93
Medicare: $37
$147 — $244
Medicare: $98
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cataracts treatment cost?
Treatment for Cataracts typically costs $5.0K — $8.0K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Cataracts treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Cataracts. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.