Corneal transplant Cost by Hospital

Corneal transplant is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1048 US hospitals across 50 states, from their machine-readable files.

$4,799median cash price · 1048 hospitals, 50 statestypically $1,249–$15,476 depending on the hospital
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Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$7,645
Cash / self-pay
$4,799
Insurer-negotiated
$4,442
Medicare pays
$1,066
$1,249$15,476
Median cash $4,799  ·  Medicare $1,066  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $4,799 — about 4.5× the Medicare rate ($1,066). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,133).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $7,645 list price could save about $2,846 (37%).

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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
Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY $755 $1,407 — 114 min 14.8%
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $755 $1,394 ★ 3/5 155 min 15.6%
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $755 $1,394 ★ 3/5 252 min 16.5%
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $790 $1,394 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.1%
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $824 $1,394 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.7%
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $824 $1,394 ★ 3/5 274 min 14.7%
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $889 $1,238 — 88 min 14.7%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $889 $1,009 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $889 $1,187 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $893 $1,656 ★ 5/5 186 min 15.3%
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $927 $1,656 ★ 3/5 203 min 16.3%
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $1,170 — — 102 min 15.0%
Potomac Valley Hospital Keyser, WV $1,170 — ★ 1/5 118 min 15.5%
Jefferson Medical Center Ranson, WV $1,170 — ★ 1/5 161 min 14.5%
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc Buckhannon, WV $1,170 — ★ 3/5 142 min 16.4%
Jackson General Hospital Ripley, WV $1,245 — ★ 3/5 133 min 14.8%
Summersville Regional Medical Center Summersville, WV $1,245 — ★ 2/5 140 min 15.1%
Harrison Community Hospital Cadiz, OH $1,281 — — 84 min 15.2%
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc Barnesville, OH $1,281 $4,513 — 113 min 15.0%
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $1,334 $2,269 ★ 4/5 123 min 13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $1,334 $2,269 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.1%
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $1,351 $462 — — 17.1%
Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma Sherman, TX $1,410 $4,617 ★ 3/5 120 min 14.9%
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $1,609 $2,758 ★ 4/5 121 min 15.6%
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $1,609 $1,464 ★ 2/5 189 min 15.3%

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 August 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 Corneal transplant

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: $4,799; Medicare pays $1,066.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 7
$811
$127 – $1,357
AmeriHealth 96
$1,394
$526 – $15,978
Geisinger 24
$1,394
$223 – $4,366
Amerigroup 102
$1,610
$1,533 – $4,077
Priority Health 12
$2,154
$791 – $4,480
Medicaid 65
$2,264
$874 – $3,903
Molina Healthcare 296
$2,702
$1,419 – $5,286
Sanford Health Plan 21
$3,000
$1,166 – $7,124
UCare 30
$3,247
$878 – $6,974
Highmark 40
$3,683
$1,656 – $9,009
Tricare / VA 86
$3,714
$1,219 – $8,263
Centene / Ambetter 365
$3,729
$948 – $10,737
Coventry 24
$3,907
$1,443 – $9,823
Medica 42
$3,921
$1,141 – $5,202
Devoted Health 92
$3,925
$1,231 – $4,425
Security Health Plan 19
$4,004
$1,166 – $12,277
Harvard Pilgrim 11
$4,042
$1,430 – $9,853
HealthPartners 65
$4,066
$1,048 – $7,115
Independent Health 8
$4,128
$3,496 – $4,760
Medicare 140
$4,178
$1,460 – $5,476
UPMC Health Plan 29
$4,288
$1,008 – $13,553
Humana 455
$4,690
$1,188 – $9,251
MVP Health Care 24
$4,760
$1,176 – $11,309
SelectHealth 27
$4,882
$2,894 – $7,343
Bright Health 35
$4,943
$3,280 – $7,012
Aetna 560
$5,007
$1,784 – $12,934
Kaiser Permanente 101
$5,107
$1,602 – $15,223
Health Net 62
$5,111
$1,503 – $12,942
MultiPlan / PHCS network 120
$5,350
$1,579 – $9,893
UnitedHealthcare 662
$5,948
$1,394 – $14,122
Anthem 250
$6,227
$1,401 – $11,024
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 16
$6,256
$1,105 – $7,222
Blue Cross Blue Shield 537
$6,485
$1,418 – $14,557
Healthcare Highways 31
$7,300
$6,326 – $8,569
Cigna 462
$7,480
$3,442 – $16,650
AvMed 27
$8,253
$4,281 – $12,418
Oscar Health 115
$8,473
$3,549 – $14,192
EmblemHealth 29
$12,590
$3,496 – $32,609

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$652
West Virginia$1,245
Kentucky$1,609
Texas$2,018
Massachusetts$2,093
Michigan$2,102

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXPittsburgh, PAHouston, TXNew York, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHDallas, TXFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CASan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBronx, NYKansas City, MONashville, TNPhiladelphia, PASacramento, CAAurora, COBrooklyn, NYColorado Springs, COKnoxville, 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
Brandon Ayres, MDOphthalmologyBala Cynwyd, PA30
Charles Bowman, MDOphthalmologyDallas, TX27
Miguel Lugo, M.D.OphthalmologyAltamonte Springs, FL22
Saba Al-Hashimi, MDOphthalmologyLos Angeles, CA17
Rhea Siatkowski, M.D.OphthalmologyOklahoma City, OK14
John Sheppard, M.D.OphthalmologyNorfolk, VA13
Joung Kim, M.D.OphthalmologyAtlanta, GA13
George Florakis, MDOphthalmologyScarsdale, NY12
Mark Mannis, M.D.OphthalmologySacramento, CA12
Brenton Finklea, M.D.OphthalmologyBala Cynwyd, PA12
Taras SemchyshynOphthalmologyWinston Salem, NC11

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Does Medicare cover Corneal transplant?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Corneal transplant. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $1,066. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $213 — 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 1048 US hospitals across 50 states, the typical (median) cash price is $4,799, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $7,645, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $4,442, a Medicare rate of about $1,066. Most cash prices fall between $1,249 and $15,476 — 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 Corneal transplant cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1048 US hospitals is $4,799. Most hospitals fall between $1,249 and $15,476. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Corneal transplant?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $1,066). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Corneal transplant?
Medicare pays about $1,066. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Corneal transplant 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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