Cataract surgery with intraocular lens insertion
CPT 66984 • Ophthalmology
North Carolina price range
Lowest
$30
Average
$1,450
Highest
$33,816
Based on 1,873 negotiated rates from NC hospitals.
About this procedure
Cataract surgery — removes the cloudy lens of the eye and replaces it with an artificial one. The most common surgery in the US.
What to expect
Outpatient, 15-30 minutes per eye. Local anesthesia and light sedation; you're awake but won't feel pain. Vision typically improves within a day. Eye drops for 4 weeks. Each eye is usually done 1-2 weeks apart. Medicare and most insurance cover the basic procedure.
Top hospitals in NC
| Hospital | Rates | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYNN MARR HOSPITAL INC JACKSONVILLE, NC | 2 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LLC BOLIVIA, NC | 2 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER DURHAM, NC | 2 | $319 | $319 | $319 |
| IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCORPORATED STATESVILLE, NC | 1 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| FIRST STEP COMMUNITY SERVICES, LLC MEBANE, NC | 1 | $30 | $30 | $30 |