Cost of a Cataract Surgery Visit
in Oregon
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Oregon's Medicaid expansion and growing ambulatory surgery center market have helped increase access to specialized eye care across the state. Cataract Surgery patients typically pay between $85 and $1,687, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $803 when using insurance networks. With 188 active Cataract Surgery providers throughout Oregon, patients can browse all available specialists to find quality care that fits their budget.
Average
$858
Median
$803
Lowest
$85
Highest
$1,687
Providers
188
3% below national average
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| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Replacement Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) | 27447 | $1,116 | $2,114 | $3,635 | 165 |
| Hip Replacement Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) | 27130 | $90 | $1,921 | $3,637 | 201 |
| Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy of the knee with meniscectomy | 29881 | $80 | $763 | $1,591 | 250 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $80 | $751 | $1,770 | 326 |
| Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic appendectomy | 44970 | $80 | $745 | $1,616 | 366 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $85 | $1,271 | $3,201 | 186 |
| Septoplasty Nasal septum repair | 30520 | $80 | $843 | $1,641 | 243 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $85 | $413 | $774 | 176 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair Inguinal hernia repair | 49505 | $440 | $758 | $1,399 | 156 |
| Mastectomy Partial or simple mastectomy | 19301 | $85 | $934 | $1,746 | 180 |
| Carpal Tunnel Surgery Open carpal tunnel release | 64721 | $90 | $643 | $1,930 | 170 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 66984 — Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 66984 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 66984 (Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 66984 covers: the provider's professional fee for cataract surgery. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why Cataract Surgery Visit Costs Vary Across Oregon
Oregon's healthcare costs run approximately 9% above national averages, reflecting the state's mix of urban concentration in the Portland metro area and vast rural regions with limited specialist access. The growing ambulatory surgery center market has created new options for outpatient eye procedures while maintaining competitive pricing.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Most of Oregon's ophthalmology specialists concentrate in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, leaving eastern and southern Oregon counties with limited local access. Rural patients often travel significant distances for specialty care, potentially offsetting lower facility costs with transportation expenses and time away from work.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based ophthalmology clinics affiliated with systems like OHSU, Legacy Health, or Providence typically charge higher facility fees than independent practices. The state's growing network of ambulatory surgery centers offers a middle ground, providing advanced equipment without full hospital overhead costs.
Insurance Market Competition in Oregon
Oregon's balanced competition between Regence BCBS, PacificSource, and UHC helps moderate negotiated rates compared to states with single dominant insurers. The presence of regional plans alongside national carriers creates diverse network options, though rural areas may have more limited insurer participation.
Physician Supply and Demand in Oregon
With 188 active Cataract Surgery providers serving Oregon's population, the state maintains reasonable specialist availability in metro areas while facing shortages in rural regions. This geographic imbalance affects both pricing and wait times, with urban practices facing more competitive pressure on rates than isolated rural providers.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cataract Surgery Costs in Oregon
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Does Oregon Medicaid cover Cataract Surgery visits?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Cataract Surgery visit in Oregon?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 66984)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $80 – $10,062 | $3,412 |
| 2 | Wyoming Range: $667 – $2,130 | $1,240 |
| 3 | Rhode Island Range: $448 – $2,135 | $1,181 |
| 4 | Massachusetts Range: $403 – $2,078 | $1,139 |
| 5 | Montana Range: $85 – $2,744 | $1,127 |
| 6 | Delaware Range: $343 – $2,135 | $1,056 |
| 7 | Nebraska Range: $641 – $1,313 | $1,055 |
| 8 | Washington Range: $616 – $1,521 | $1,034 |
| 9 | New Hampshire Range: $528 – $1,548 | $1,023 |
| 10 | New York Range: $364 – $2,135 | $1,005 |
| 11 | Colorado Range: $85 – $2,114 | $1,003 |
| 12 | New Mexico Range: $474 – $1,551 | $982 |
| 13 | Alaska Range: $85 – $2,135 | $972 |
| 14 | Georgia Range: $93 – $2,005 | $970 |
| 15 | Connecticut Range: $70 – $2,135 | $961 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania Range: $85 – $2,135 | $946 |
| 17 | Maine Range: $643 – $1,123 | $945 |
| 18 | North Carolina Range: $390 – $1,609 | $940 |
| 19 | California Range: $85 – $1,401 | $899 |
| 20 | Nevada Range: $415 – $1,453 | $892 |
| 21 | District of Columbia Range: $414 – $1,311 | $871 |
| 22 | Vermont Range: $403 – $1,548 | $865 |
| 23 | Iowa Range: $85 – $1,313 | $861 |
| 24 | Oregon Range: $85 – $1,687 | $858 |
| 25 | North Dakota Range: $80 – $1,609 | $812 |
| 26 | Mississippi Range: $430 – $1,451 | $806 |
| 27 | Minnesota Range: $90 – $1,548 | $800 |
| 28 | Utah Range: $85 – $1,209 | $791 |
| 29 | New Jersey Range: $364 – $1,380 | $790 |
| 30 | South Carolina Range: $327 – $1,383 | $785 |
| 31 | Illinois Range: $418 – $1,200 | $771 |
| 32 | Alabama Range: $418 – $1,195 | $767 |
| 33 | Idaho Range: $85 – $1,348 | $743 |
| 34 | Tennessee Range: $418 – $1,090 | $741 |
| 35 | Hawaii Range: $85 – $1,386 | $739 |
| 36 | Louisiana Range: $226 – $1,345 | $730 |
| 37 | South Dakota Range: $95 – $1,313 | $729 |
| 38 | West Virginia Range: $85 – $1,409 | $721 |
| 39 | Maryland Range: $477 – $1,083 | $714 |
| 40 | Kansas Range: $502 – $912 | $711 |
| 41 | Virginia Range: $360 – $1,157 | $710 |
| 42 | Indiana Range: $70 – $1,385 | $708 |
| 43 | Kentucky Range: $85 – $1,313 | $691 |
| 44 | Missouri Range: $502 – $811 | $680 |
| 45 | Ohio Range: $335 – $1,087 | $678 |
| 46 | Texas Range: $85 – $1,210 | $662 |
| 47 | Michigan Range: $85 – $1,073 | $645 |
| 48 | Arkansas Range: $85 – $1,042 | $624 |
| 49 | Arizona Range: $448 – $898 | $614 |
| 50 | Oklahoma Range: $85 – $960 | $525 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $964 | $351 |