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Cataract Surgery Cost in New Hampshire (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a cataract surgery cost in New Hampshire?

The same cataract surgery in New Hampshire might cost you $1,282 at one facility and $2,464 at another — the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 20 reporting hospitals is $1,308. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Across 20 New Hampshire hospitals that publish prices, a cataract surgery runs from as little as $370 (Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Lebanon) to $23,387 (PORTSMOUTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL in Portsmouth) — a 63.2× spread for the same procedure. A typical New Hampshire facility lands around $1,308 — most sit in the $1,199–$2,464 band. Self-pay patients are quoted more than insurers actually pay: the median cash price is $1,332 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,284.

Insurance covers cataract surgery — but the premium lens it won't cover can add $1,500–$3,000 per eye.

The free toolkit shows you:

  • ✓ Why the standard lens is covered but a toric/multifocal upgrade is billed directly to you
  • ✓ The four separate bills (facility, surgeon, anesthesia, lens) and which to scrutinize
  • ✓ Why an ambulatory surgery center usually costs less than a hospital for the identical operation
  • ✓ How anesthesia ends up out-of-network even at an in-network surgery center
  • ✓ A real patient billing breakdown, line by line

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Forecast your out-of-pocket cost

How prices are distributed across New Hampshire hospitals:
  • Lower-cost hospitals (bottom 25%): under $1,199
  • Median hospital: $1,308
  • Higher-cost hospitals (top 30%): $2,464+

That's a 2× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.

Example — two commercially insured patients in Manchester:
  • Patient A (higher-rate plan or out-of-network): ~$2,464
  • Patient B (lower-rate in-network plan): ~$1,282
Same procedure. Same week. $1,182 difference.

Where cataract surgery costs vary in New Hampshire

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Cheapest Cataract Surgery Providers in New Hampshire

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 Cheshire Medical Center Keene, NH $510 -$798
2 The New London Hospital Association, Inc. NH $544 -$764
3 CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER Manchester, NH $951 -$357
4 PORTSMOUTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL Portsmouth, NH $1,282 -$26
5 DOVER EMERGENCY ROOM Dover, NH $1,282 -$26
6 SEABROOK EMERGENCY Seabrook, NH $1,282 -$26
7 PLAISTOW FSER Plaistow, NH $1,284 -$24
8 PARKLAND MEDICAL CENTER Derry, NH $1,284 -$24

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

The facility you choose matters more than almost anything else — the same procedure, same quality, same state can cost 5× more at one hospital versus the one down the road.

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Worth knowing: A small number of hospitals report very high prices above $4,396, which pulls the overall range wider than what most patients encounter. The typical range above is a better guide for planning.
Every hospital in this dataset offers a cash price — with a median of $1,332. If your deductible hasn't been met, always ask for the self-pay rate before scheduling.

What you'll actually pay — example scenarios

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met (pay in full) ~$1,308
Deductible met — 20% coinsurance ~$262
Out-of-network provider $2,878+

Based on the state median facility price of $1,308. Your actual cost depends on your plan deductible, coinsurance rate, and network tier. Get YOUR personalized estimate →

What this means for you

If you haven't met your deductible, you are effectively a cash-pay patient.

That means:

  • You should verify your hospital is in-network before an elective visit when possible
  • The cheapest facility can save you $869+ vs. the median.

This is the single biggest lever most patients have to reduce their cost.

Lower-cost options in New Hampshire start around $1,199 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $1,199 and $2,478. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.

If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Lebanon (cash price from $508); Cheshire Medical Center in Keene (cash price from $510); CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER in Manchester (cash price from $951). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

How where you go changes what you pay for cataract surgery

The same cataract surgery bundles different services depending on the setting — facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient
$1,242–$12,662
  • Facility fee $439–$9,730
  • Professional fee $803–$2,932

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$1,242–$3,371
  • Facility fee $439–$439
  • Professional fee $803–$2,932

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Quick decision guide:
  • Best value hospitals (lowest prices): Monadnock Community Hospital: $439; Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital: $508; Cheshire Medical Center: $510
  • Most expensive (outpatient): Cottage Hospital: ~$9,730; MaineHealth: ~$7,724

→ Choosing the right facility can save $869+ vs. the state median.

New Hampshire Cataract Surgery prices by facility

All prices below come from hospital chargemasters — the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.

How we calculate "Your Price" — We prioritize the most actionable price in this order:
  1. Cash price — the self-pay rate you can actually negotiate and pay
  2. Negotiated rate — if reported by the hospital across insurance contracts
  3. Gross charge — fallback only; this is the inflated list price few people pay

This reflects the real prices patients encounter — not inflated chargemaster rates.

# Facility City Your Price vs Median Gross Charge
#1 Monadnock Community Hospital Peterborough, NH $439 -$869 $439–$616
#2 Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Lebanon, NH $508 -$800 $370–$17,070
#3 Cheshire Medical Center Keene, NH $510 -$798 $381–$17,070
#4 The New London Hospital Association, Inc. NH $544 -$764 $544–$13,919
#5 CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER Manchester, NH $951 -$357 $951–$4,158
#6 PORTSMOUTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL Portsmouth, NH $1,282 -$26 $1,282–$23,387
#7 DOVER EMERGENCY ROOM Dover, NH $1,282 -$26 $1,282–$23,387
#8 SEABROOK EMERGENCY Seabrook, NH $1,282 -$26 $1,282–$23,387
#9 PLAISTOW FSER Plaistow, NH $1,284 -$24 $1,284–$4,769
#10 PARKLAND MEDICAL CENTER Derry, NH $1,284 -$24 $1,284–$4,769
#11 FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Rochester, NH $1,332 +$24 $1,332–$22,276
#12 Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Salem, NH $1,730 +$422 $1,730–$2,464
#13 Speare Memorial Hospital Plymouth, NH $2,344 +$1,036 $2,344–$8,982
#14 Exeter Hospital Inc Exeter, NH $2,464 +$1,156 $2,464
#15 Elliot Hospital Manchester, NH $2,464 +$1,156 $2,464–$4,413
#16 Southern NH Medical Center Nashua, NH $2,521 +$1,213 $2,521–$4,515
#17 Concord Hospital - Laconia Laconia, NH $2,692 +$1,384 $8,976–$10,244
#18 Littleton Regional Healthcare Littleton, NH $3,982 +$2,674 $6,867
#19 MaineHealth North Conway, NH $7,724 +$6,416 $7,724–$13,624
#20 Cottage Hospital Woodsville, NH $9,730 +$8,422 $9,730–$13,713

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Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

Facility City Your Price vs Median
Monadnock Community Hospital Peterborough, NH $439 -$869
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Lebanon, NH $508 -$800
Cheshire Medical Center Keene, NH $510 -$798
The New London Hospital Association, Inc. NH $544 -$764
CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER Manchester, NH $951 -$357

How to choose a lower-cost facility

  • Choose independent outpatient centers when possible — freestanding ASCs (ambulatory surgical centers) consistently charge less than hospital outpatient departments for identical procedures.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met — self-pay rates are often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied, especially at facilities that have a high cash-price discount.
  • Avoid hospital outpatient departments for routine cases — hospital-owned locations add a facility fee that freestanding centers don't charge, often adding $500–$1,500 to the same procedure.
Important: Many procedures are done at ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that are often 30–60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments with the same clinical quality. Most ASCs are not in this hospital dataset — meaning your cheapest option may not even appear here. Ask your doctor if the procedure can be done at a freestanding ASC.

Most expensive cataract surgery providers in New Hampshire

These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.

Facility City Price vs Median
Cottage Hospital Woodsville, NH $9,730 +$8,422
MaineHealth North Conway, NH $7,724 +$6,416
Littleton Regional Healthcare Littleton, NH $3,982 +$2,674
Concord Hospital - Laconia Laconia, NH $2,692 +$1,384
Southern NH Medical Center Nashua, NH $2,521 +$1,213

Why prices vary this much

A small number of hospitals (2) report very high prices above $4,396, which drives much of the overall price range. Excluding these, most facilities cluster in a significantly tighter band.

Setting drives much of the gap in New Hampshire: the median outpatient price is $1,308 versus $439 inpatient, so where a procedure is performed often matters more than which hospital you choose. Of the New Hampshire facilities reporting prices, 5 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $1,199) while 5 sit in a high-cost tier ($2,478 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.

The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.

Learn more:
→ Allowed amount vs negotiated rate — what your EOB is really saying
→ How to read your medical bill
→ Why hospital prices are so hard to find — and what to do about it

How insurance changes what you actually pay

Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.

Understand your cost before you go:
→ Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
→ EOB vs medical bill — complete guide
→ How to stop medical bill problems before they start (in-network vs out-of-network)

Compare cataract surgery costs in nearby states

Frequently asked questions: cataract surgery costs in New Hampshire

How much does a cataract surgery cost in New Hampshire?

Across 20 New Hampshire hospitals that publish prices, a cataract surgery ranges from $370 to $23,387, with a median of $1,308. Most facilities fall between $1,199 and $2,464. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a cataract surgery in New Hampshire?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our New Hampshire data is Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough at about $439. By metro, Manchester has the lowest median ($1,708). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data — ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a cataract surgery so much cheaper at some New Hampshire hospitals?

Prices vary up to 63.2× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In New Hampshire, the median cash (self-pay) price is $1,332 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,284 — about 1× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a cataract surgery in New Hampshire?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network — not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

Explore all cataract surgery cost data

→ See cataract surgery costs across all states

Other New Hampshire Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for Cataract Surgery

These hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in New Hampshire. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.

Provider City Type Est. Cost
ACCESS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC
6037757575 		AUBURN, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY HOSPITAL OB
6037522200 		BERLIN, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY HOSPITAL, INC
6037522200 		BERLIN, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY HOSPITAL, INC.
6033265867 		BERLIN, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
ATLANTIC COAST SURGICAL SUITES, LLC
6032181793 		SEABROOK, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
ATLANTIC PLASTIC SURGERY ASSOCIATES PA
6034318819 		PORTSMOUTH, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
BARRINGTON SURGICAL CARE LLC
6036640100 		BARRINGTON, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
BEDFORD AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
6036223670 		BEDFORD, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
CAPITAL ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER
6032287211 		CONCORD, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
CAPITAL ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC
6034256966 		DERRY, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
CENTERS FOR PAIN SOLUTIONS,LLC
6035773003 		NASHUA, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER
6033545454 		KEENE, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
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COASTAL SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
5613303381 		NEWINGTON, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
COLLABORATIVE ANESTHESIA PARTNERS
3343186537 		FARMINGTON, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
CONCORD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC
6034159460 		CONCORD, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
CONCORD EYE SURGERY LLC
6032246503 		CONCORD, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
CONCORD HOSPITAL, INC.
6032307429 		CONCORD, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
CONCORD HOSPITAL-FRANKLIN
6039342060 		FRANKLIN, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
CONCORD HOSPITAL-FRANKLIN
9039342060 		FRANKLIN, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
COTTAGE HOSPITAL
6037479000 		WOODSVILLE, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
COTTAGE HOSPITAL
6037479000 		WOODSVILLE, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
COTTAGE HOSPITAL
6037479000 		WOODSVILLE, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
COTTAGE HOSPITAL
6037479000 		WOODSVILLE, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
COTTAGE HOSPITAL
6037479000 		WOODSVILLE, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
COTTAGE HOSPITAL
6037479000 		WOODSVILLE, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
COTTAGE HOSPITAL
6037479000 		WOODSVILLE, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC.
6176323000 		LONDONDERRY, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES
6036508741 		LEBANON, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
6032162557 		DERRY, NH Long Term Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
DERRY SURGERY CENTER LP
6035372060 		DERRY, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
DERRY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
8339460896 		DERRY, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
DUNNING ST. AMBULATORY CARE CENTER, LLC
6035433501 		CLAREMONT, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
ELLIOT 1 DAY SURGERY CENTER
6036633000 		MANCHESTER, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
ELLIOT HOSPITAL OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER
6036632431 		MANCHESTER, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INC
6034321500 		DERRY, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC.
6034321500 		DERRY, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC.
6034365110 		PORTSMOUTH, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
HILLSIDE ASC LLC
6035277514 		GILFORD, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
HUGGINS HOSPITAL
6035697500 		WOLFEBORO, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
HUGGINS HOSPITAL
6035697500 		WOLFEBORO, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
LIGHTHOUSE SURGICAL SUITES, LLC
6037241638 		HOLLIS, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
LITTLETON HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
6034449565 		LITTLETON, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
LITTLETON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
6036362877 		STARK, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
LRG HEALTHCARE
6035245151 		LACONIA, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
LRGH REHABILITATION SERVICES
6035242852 		BELMONT, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
LRGHEALTHCARE
6039342060 		FRANKLIN, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
LRGHEALTHCARE
6035248660 		LACONIA, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
LRGHEALTHCARE
6035247514 		GILFORD, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
LRGHEALTHCARE
6035243211 		LACONIA, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
MANCHESTER HEALTH SERVICES, LLC
6036638785 		MANCHESTER, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
MANCHESTER VAMC
7172776565 		MANCHESTER, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM AMSURG INC.
8572828001 		SALEM, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
6033565461 		NORTH CONWAY, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
MONADNOCK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
6039247191 		PETERBOROUGH, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
NEW LONDON HOSPITAL INC
6035265544 		NEW LONDON, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
NORTH ATLANTIC SURGICAL SUITES, LLC
6033860272 		SALEM, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
NORTH COUNTRY ENDOSCOPY LLC
6034440272 		LITTLETON, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
NORTHEAST SURGICAL CARE OF NEWINGTON, LLC
6034315563 		NEWINGTON, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
NORTHRIDGE SURGICAL SUITES, LLC
6034907338 		NASHUA, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF BEDFORD, LLC
6036279540 		BEDFORD, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF NASHUA, LLC
6038829800 		NASHUA, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
NSLIJ HEALTH SYSTEM
3472061532 		DOVER, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
ORCHARD SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
6034016466 		SALEM, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
PAIN SURGERY CENTER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
6037789921 		NEWINGTON, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
PARADIGM CLINICAL ASSOCIATES LLC
6037722076 		STRATHAM, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
PLASTIC SURGERY PA
6036690290 		MANCHESTER, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
PMC SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
6034248866 		MERRIMACK, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
PMC SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
6036923166 		SOMERSWORTH, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
PORTSMOUTH SURGICENTER, LLC
6033686220 		PORTSMOUTH, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
RICHARD L. ZEFF MD PA
6037757444 		STRATHAM, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
RYE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
6033191581 		RYE, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
SAINT CLARES HOSPITAL
9736257009 		DENVILLE, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
SJH SURGICENTER, LLC
6038823000 		NASHUA, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
SKYHAVEN SURGERY CENTER LLC
6033308987 		ROCHESTER, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER
6035772000 		NASHUA, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
SPEARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
6035361120 		PLYMOUTH, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
SPEARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
6035361120 		PLYMOUTH, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
6037465979 		CONCORD, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
THE SURGERY CENTER OF GREATER NASHUA
6035772000 		NASHUA, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
UPPER CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOSPITAL
6032374971 		COLEBROOK, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
UPPER CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
6032374971 		COLEBROOK, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
WEEKS MEDICAL CENTER
6037884911 		LANCASTER, NH Critical Access Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
WEEKS MEDICAL CENTER
6037884911 		LANCASTER, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
WENTWORTH DOUGLASS HOSPITAL
6036096819 		PORTSMOUTH, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.
WENTWORTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC
6032859288 		SOMERSWORTH, NH Ambulatory Surgical Center —
WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL
6036108070 		PORTSMOUTH, NH General Acute Care Hospital $1,242–$12,662 bundled est.

Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.

Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.

Where You Get a Cataract Surgery Matters

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2–4× more than ASCs or independent centers for the same procedure — same outcome, very different bill.

Ambulatory Surgery Center

Ambulatory Surgery Center typically carries a mid-range price for a cataract surgery. Typically 40–60% less than hospital OP for surgical procedures. Anesthesia billed separately. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.

Hospital Outpatient Department

Hospital Outpatient Department typically carries a higher price for a cataract surgery. Facility fee billed separately from professional fee. Provider-based billing adds facility overhead. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.

What's Actually on Your Cataract Surgery Bill

A cataract surgery involves multiple providers — each bills separately. Understanding each line item helps you verify your Explanation of Benefits and catch billing errors.

Asc

  • Facility Fee — ASC facility fee — usually lower than hospital outpatient.
  • Surgeon Professional Fee
  • Anesthesia — Often monitored anesthesia care (MAC) or topical; billed separately by the anesthesia provider.
  • Intraocular Lens — Standard monofocal IOL covered. Premium IOL = separate non-covered upgrade.

Hospital Outpatient

  • Facility Fee — Hospital outpatient facility fee — typically higher than an ASC.
  • Surgeon Professional Fee
  • Anesthesia
  • Intraocular Lens

Cataract Surgery Cost by Type

Which type your doctor orders changes the billing code — and what you pay. Here's how the common types differ.

Standard Cataract Surgery

A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. CPT 66984 — phacoemulsification with monofocal IOL.

Complex Cataract Surgery

A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. CPT 66982 — complex cases (small pupil, dense cataract, prior trauma).

Premium-Lens Cataract Surgery

A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. Toric or multifocal IOL — the lens upgrade is a non-covered out-of-pocket charge.

This Procedure Is Shoppable — Choosing the Right Facility Can Save Thousands

Cataract Surgery is elective and schedulable. You have time to compare facilities — and hospital outpatient prices often run 2–4× higher than ASC, Hospital OP for identical clinical outcomes.

How to shop: Ask your doctor for the CPT code, then call 2–3 facilities and request an out-of-pocket cost estimate. Confirm your insurance is accepted. If uninsured, ask for the cash-pay rate — it's usually 20–50% below the list price.

Prior Authorization Is Usually Required

Most commercial and Medicare Advantage plans require pre-approval for cataract surgery before scheduling. If your doctor submits the order without prior authorization — or if the authorization lapses — your insurer can deny the entire claim, leaving you responsible for the full cost.

Action step: Call the member services number on your insurance card before scheduling. Ask: "Does this procedure require prior authorization?" Get the authorization number in writing and confirm it's attached to the claim before your appointment.

Who performs this: Cataract Surgery is typically performed by a Ophthalmology. The specialist's professional fee is billed separately from the facility charge — you will likely receive separate bills from each.

CostKits compiles hospital price transparency data to help families make informed decisions. If you've received a bill for this procedure:
→ Analyze your medical bill for errors
→ How to negotiate your medical bills
→ Track and manage your healthcare costs (free account)

Insurance covers cataract surgery — but the premium lens it won't cover can add $1,500–$3,000 per eye.

The free toolkit shows you:

  • ✓ Why the standard lens is covered but a toric/multifocal upgrade is billed directly to you
  • ✓ The four separate bills (facility, surgeon, anesthesia, lens) and which to scrutinize
  • ✓ Why an ambulatory surgery center usually costs less than a hospital for the identical operation
  • ✓ How anesthesia ends up out-of-network even at an in-network surgery center
  • ✓ A real patient billing breakdown, line by line

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Published June 7, 2026 · Updated June 7, 2026

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