Cost of a Cataract Surgery Visit
in Texas
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Texas operates over 600 ambulatory surgery centers, creating one of the nation's most competitive markets for outpatient procedures like cataract surgery. Patients typically pay between $85 and $1,210 for Cataract Surgery procedures, with a median negotiated rate of $691 across more than 6,500 active providers statewide. Texas residents benefit from robust provider competition that keeps costs approximately 7% below national averages, and patients can browse all Cataract Surgery specialists throughout the state to find the best value for their specific insurance plan.
Average
$662
Median
$691
Lowest
$85
Highest
$1,210
Providers
6,544
25% below national average
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IUD Removal Cost of intrauterine device (IUD) removal across the US, with state-by-state pricing for both office-based and hospital outpatient settings. | 58301 | $60 | $105 | $199 | 6,391 |
| Knee Replacement Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) | 27447 | $1,056 | $1,568 | $3,006 | 5,230 |
| Hip Replacement Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) | 27130 | $90 | $1,139 | $2,602 | 8,415 |
| Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy of the knee with meniscectomy | 29881 | $421 | $625 | $1,250 | 5,233 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $90 | $776 | $1,300 | 11,548 |
| Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic appendectomy | 44970 | $85 | $663 | $1,155 | 13,126 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $85 | $977 | $1,912 | 5,874 |
| Septoplasty Nasal septum repair | 30520 | $90 | $638 | $1,309 | 7,864 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $85 | $313 | $597 | 5,861 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair Inguinal hernia repair | 49505 | $407 | $602 | $1,086 | 5,176 |
| Mastectomy Partial or simple mastectomy | 19301 | $85 | $722 | $1,341 | 5,830 |
| Carpal Tunnel Surgery Open carpal tunnel release | 64721 | $90 | $469 | $895 | 8,448 |
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.
Top-Rated Hospitals in Texas
These hospitals in Texas are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
BRYAN, TX
AMARILLO, TX
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Hospital ratings are based on HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey data published by CMS.
Why Cataract Surgery Visit Costs Vary Across Texas
Texas Cataract Surgery costs run approximately 4% below national averages, reflecting the state's business-friendly healthcare market and robust competition among the 600+ ambulatory surgery centers. The state's sprawling rural counties create significant access disparities, with some patients traveling over 100 miles to reach specialized eye care facilities.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Major Texas metro areas like Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin have high concentrations of Cataract Surgery specialists, driving competitive pricing and shorter wait times. Rural East Texas and West Texas regions often have limited specialist access, forcing patients to travel to urban centers but sometimes benefiting from lower facility overhead costs.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Texas has more independent ambulatory surgery centers per capita than most states, creating downward pressure on pricing compared to hospital-owned facilities. Major health systems like Houston Methodist, Baylor Scott & White, and Memorial Hermann operate higher-cost outpatient departments, while independent ASCs often provide the same procedures at 20-30% lower rates.
Insurance Market Competition in Texas
The competitive landscape among UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, and Cigna has resulted in relatively favorable negotiated rates for specialty procedures across the state. Texas's large employer market and robust individual insurance exchange create insurer competition that benefits patients through lower out-of-pocket costs for Cataract Surgery procedures.
Physician Supply and Demand in Texas
With over 6,500 active Cataract Surgery providers serving a population of 30 million, Texas maintains adequate specialist supply in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions. This geographic mismatch affects both pricing and access, with urban competition keeping costs reasonable while rural scarcity can drive up prices and extend wait times for non-urgent procedures.
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 Texas
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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 |