Glaucoma surgery Cost by Hospital

Glaucoma surgery is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1096 US hospitals across 50 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,989median cash price · 1096 hospitals, 50 statestypically $1,313–$10,245 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.0× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$5,599
Cash / self-pay
$2,989
Insurer-negotiated
$2,547
Medicare pays
$984
$1,313$10,245
Median cash $2,989  ·  Medicare $984  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,989 — about 3.0× the Medicare rate ($984). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,967).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $5,599 list price could save about $2,610 (47%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Southeastern Regional Medical Center Lumberton, NC $453 $755 ★ 2/5 248 min —
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $515 $694 — 95 min —
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $515 $574 ★ 2/5 109 min —
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $515 $653 ★ 4/5 111 min —
Saint Vincent Hospital Erie, PA $565 $1,224 ★ 4/5 219 min —
Jefferson Hospital Louisville, GA $596 $1,175 — 99 min —
Jefferson Hospital Jefferson Hills, PA $596 $1,175 ★ 4/5 170 min —
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $634 $1,764 ★ 2/5 174 min —
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $641 — — 130 min —
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $641 — — 103 min —
Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY $690 $1,413 — 120 min —
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $690 $1,200 ★ 3/5 155 min —
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $690 $1,253 ★ 3/5 261 min —
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $722 $1,200 ★ 4/5 150 min —
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $753 $1,214 ★ 4/5 203 min —
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $753 $1,214 ★ 3/5 274 min —
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $816 $1,582 ★ 5/5 184 min —
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $847 $1,458 ★ 3/5 208 min —
North Central Surgical Center Llp Dallas, TX $1,003 $4,999 — 108 min —
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $1,177 $2,064 ★ 4/5 122 min —
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $1,177 $1,259 ★ 2/5 186 min —
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $1,177 $1,555 ★ 5/5 130 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $1,177 $1,734 ★ 2/5 127 min —
Henderson County Community Hospital Lexington, TN $1,213 — — 151 min —
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas Irving, TX $1,294 $4,999 — 71 min —

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Glaucoma surgery

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $2,989; Medicare pays $984.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 7
$710
$111 – $1,214
Amerigroup 103
$892
$840 – $2,365
AmeriHealth 107
$910
$175 – $9,094
Geisinger 29
$1,050
$175 – $2,663
Medicaid 80
$1,072
$691 – $2,885
Priority Health 21
$1,587
$755 – $2,502
Bright Health 35
$2,007
$1,471 – $4,850
Highmark 49
$2,041
$1,377 – $5,030
Tricare / VA 91
$2,140
$1,001 – $4,591
Sanford Health Plan 21
$2,147
$1,083 – $4,039
Molina Healthcare 314
$2,221
$892 – $3,242
Devoted Health 97
$2,247
$1,154 – $2,498
Centene / Ambetter 387
$2,250
$929 – $5,360
Coventry 27
$2,284
$1,372 – $9,823
Security Health Plan 19
$2,287
$1,070 – $9,443
UCare 30
$2,308
$841 – $4,036
Medicare 158
$2,314
$1,056 – $3,191
HealthPartners 65
$2,372
$1,032 – $4,648
Medica 42
$2,433
$1,081 – $3,952
UPMC Health Plan 38
$2,442
$847 – $8,267
Independent Health 8
$2,666
$2,634 – $2,699
Kaiser Permanente 102
$2,896
$1,271 – $7,717
Humana 479
$2,912
$1,062 – $5,028
Health Net 69
$2,997
$937 – $8,017
MVP Health Care 23
$3,116
$1,039 – $6,635
Harvard Pilgrim 10
$3,519
$1,365 – $5,578
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 17
$3,586
$1,131 – $3,586
Blue Cross Blue Shield 569
$3,623
$1,093 – $7,798
Anthem 267
$3,649
$1,029 – $8,053
Healthcare Highways 32
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
UnitedHealthcare 702
$3,705
$894 – $8,841
MultiPlan / PHCS network 138
$3,737
$875 – $7,089
SelectHealth 29
$3,866
$2,254 – $5,307
Aetna 610
$3,886
$1,137 – $9,668
EmblemHealth 42
$5,014
$2,634 – $18,207
Oscar Health 127
$5,876
$2,220 – $8,023
Cigna 488
$6,361
$2,314 – $14,857
AvMed 27
$8,253
$4,271 – $12,418

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Georgia$596
Kentucky$1,177
Indiana$1,177
Massachusetts$1,315
Michigan$1,399
Pennsylvania$1,744

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXPittsburgh, PAHouston, TXNew York, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHDallas, TXFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CANashville, TNPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBronx, NYSacramento, CAAurora, COBrooklyn, NYColorado Springs, COKansas City, MOKnoxville, TNLittle Rock, ARMilwaukee, WIOmaha, NE

Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Abayomi Fabunmi, M.D.OphthalmologyTampa, FL67
Courtland Schmidt, M.D.OphthalmologyBala Cynwyd, PA64
Hemang Patel, M.D.OphthalmologyIndianapolis, IN62
Omar Dukar, M.D.OphthalmologyEvansville, IN54
Scott Fudemberg, M.D.OphthalmologyRehoboth Beach, DE50
Douglas Grayson, M.D.OphthalmologyIselin, NJ47
Albert Hazan, M.D.OphthalmologyBrooklyn, NY39
Simon Law, MDOphthalmologyLos Angeles, CA37
Anthony Curreri, MDOphthalmologyNew York, NY33
Jay Mulaney, M.D.OphthalmologyLakeland, FL29
Zuhair Shihab, MDOphthalmologyLubbock, TX29
Courtland Schmidt, M.D.OphthalmologyBala Cynwyd, PA29

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Does Medicare cover Glaucoma surgery?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Glaucoma surgery. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $984. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $197 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1096 US hospitals across 50 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,989, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $5,599, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,547, a Medicare rate of about $984. Most cash prices fall between $1,313 and $10,245 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Glaucoma surgery cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1096 US hospitals is $2,989. Most hospitals fall between $1,313 and $10,245. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Glaucoma surgery?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $984). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Glaucoma surgery?
Medicare pays about $984. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Glaucoma surgery prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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