Cataract surgery in Colorado
CPT 66984 · hospital facility charge
$5,392typical commercial insurer rate
Colorado hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | – | – | $5,392$2,666–$7,197 · 14 plans |
Only hospitals whose price files we've read are listed. The price is the hospital's part; the doctor (radiologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist) usually bills separately.
What it is
Cataract surgery removes the eye's clouded natural lens and replaces it with a clear artificial one. It is the most common operation among older Americans.
What to expect
About 15 to 30 minutes per eye with numbing drops and light sedation. You go home the same day; vision improves over a few days.
What moves the bill
The hospital's facility charge with a standard lens. Premium lenses, the eye surgeon and anesthesia are billed separately.
General information, not medical advice.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.