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

What does a cataract surgery cost in New Mexico?

Where you have a cataract surgery done in New Mexico swings the bill from $1,021 to $2,013 for identical care. The median cash price across 8 reporting hospitals is $1,637. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

New Mexico prices for a cataract surgery span 15.3× across 8 reporting hospitals, from $793 (Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso) up to $12,106 (Memorial Medical Center) for identical care. Half of New Mexico facilities price it at or below $1,637, with most clustered between $853 and $2,013. Self-pay patients are quoted more than insurers actually pay: the median cash price is $1,637 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,637.

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Forecast your out-of-pocket cost

How prices are distributed across New Mexico hospitals:
  • Lower-cost hospitals (bottom 25%): under $853
  • Median hospital: $1,637
  • Higher-cost hospitals (top 30%): $2,013+

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 the same area:
  • Patient A (higher-rate plan or out-of-network): ~$2,013
  • Patient B (lower-rate in-network plan): ~$1,021
Same procedure. Same week. $992 difference.

Where cataract surgery costs vary in New Mexico

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Cheapest Cataract Surgery Providers in New Mexico

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

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 Lincoln County Medical Center Ruidoso, NM $555 -$1,082
2 Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $952 -$685
3 Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Alamogordo, NM $1,637 +$0
4 St. Vincent Regional Medical Center Santa Fe, NM $1,637 +$0
5 Gila Regional Medical Center Silver County, NM $2,055 +$418
6 ABQ Hospital, LLC & Albuquerque ER LLC Nm 87109 & 9310 Coors Blvd. Nw Albuquerque, NM $2,747 +$1,110
7 Memorial Medical Center NM $7,263 +$5,626

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 $4,290, 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 $1,637. 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) ~$1,637
Deductible met — 20% coinsurance ~$327
Out-of-network provider $3,601+

Based on the state median facility price of $1,637. 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 $1,117+ vs. the median.

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

Lower-cost options in New Mexico start around $853 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $853 and $2,228. 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: Covenant Hospital Hobbs in Hobbs (cash price from $520); Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso (cash price from $555); Artesia General Hospital in Artesia (cash price from $952). 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
$1,323–$10,195
  • Facility fee $520–$7,263
  • Professional fee $803–$2,932

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$1,323–$5,679
  • Facility fee $520–$2,747
  • Professional fee $803–$2,932

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Quick decision guide:
  • Best value hospitals (lowest prices): Covenant Hospital Hobbs: $520; Lincoln County Medical Center: $555; Artesia General Hospital: $952
  • Most expensive (outpatient): Memorial Medical Center: ~$7,263; ABQ Hospital, LLC & Albuquerque ER LLC: ~$2,747

→ Choosing the right facility can save $1,117+ vs. the state median.

New Mexico 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 Covenant Hospital Hobbs Hobbs, NM $520 -$1,117 $1,238–$2,954
#2 Lincoln County Medical Center Ruidoso, NM $555 -$1,082 $793
#3 Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $952 -$685 $1,588
#4 Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Alamogordo, NM $1,637 +$0 $1,637–$3,818
#5 St. Vincent Regional Medical Center Santa Fe, NM $1,637 +$0 $1,637–$3,818
#6 Gila Regional Medical Center Silver County, NM $2,055 +$418 $2,569
#7 ABQ Hospital, LLC & Albuquerque ER LLC Nm 87109 & 9310 Coors Blvd. Nw Albuquerque, NM $2,747 +$1,110 $6,104
#8 Memorial Medical Center NM $7,263 +$5,626 $12,106

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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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Where you can save the most on cataract surgery in New Mexico

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
Covenant Hospital Hobbs Hobbs, NM $520 -$1,117
Lincoln County Medical Center Ruidoso, NM $555 -$1,082
Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $952 -$685
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Alamogordo, NM $1,637 +$0
St. Vincent Regional Medical Center Santa Fe, NM $1,637 +$0

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 Mexico

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
Memorial Medical Center NM $7,263 +$5,626
ABQ Hospital, LLC & Albuquerque ER LLC Nm 87109 & 9310 Coors Blvd. Nw Albuquerque, NM $2,747 +$1,110
Gila Regional Medical Center Silver County, NM $2,055 +$418
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Alamogordo, NM $1,637 +$0
St. Vincent Regional Medical Center Santa Fe, NM $1,637 +$0

Why prices vary this much

A small number of hospitals (1) report very high prices above $4,290, 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 Mexico: the median outpatient price is $1,637 versus $1,305 inpatient, so where a procedure is performed often matters more than which hospital you choose. Of the New Mexico facilities reporting prices, 2 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $853) while 2 sit in a high-cost tier ($2,228 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)

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Frequently asked questions: cataract surgery costs in New Mexico

How much does a cataract surgery cost in New Mexico?

Across 8 New Mexico hospitals that publish prices, a cataract surgery ranges from $793 to $12,106, with a median of $1,637. Most facilities fall between $853 and $2,013. 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 Mexico?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our New Mexico data is Covenant Hospital Hobbs in Hobbs at about $520. 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 Mexico hospitals?

Prices vary up to 15.3× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In New Mexico, the median cash (self-pay) price is $1,637 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,637 — 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 Mexico?

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.

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Other New Mexico 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 Mexico. 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 MD LLC
5057129621 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
ACUTE CARE SURGERY MEDICAL GROUP OF NEW MEXICO, INC.
9164410400 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
ADVANCED CARE HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO LLC
5055216400 		LAS CRUCES, NM Long Term Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
AIA,PC
4355539345 		CLOVIS, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
ALBUQUERQUE AMBULATORY EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC
5058238545 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
ALBUQUERQUE AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, LLC
5058425550 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Long Term Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
ALBUQUERQUE ER LLC
7136600555 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
ALBUQUERQUE SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC
7023401444 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
ALBUQUERQUE VAMC
7023413152 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
ALBUQUERQUE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER
5053793389 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
APOGEE MEDICAL GROUP
5056619279 		LOS ALAMOS, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
ARROYO CHAMISO PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION
5059899635 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
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BEAR CANYON ORAL & FACIAL SURGERY
5052923400 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
CANONCITO COMMUNITY CLINIC
5055525385 		SAN FIDEL, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
CARLSBAD MEDICAL CENTER LLC
5058874100 		CARLSBAD, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO
3037157000 		AZTEC, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
CHAVES COUNTY NEW MEXICO HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
5056277000 		ROSWELL, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
CLAYTON HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
5753742585 		CLAYTON, NM Critical Access Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
CLOVIS SURGERY CENTER LLC
5759353668 		CLOVIS, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
CLOVIS SURGERY CENTER LLC
5757622207 		CLOVIS, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
COCHITI HEALTH CLINIC
5054652587 		COCHITI PUEBLO, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL CARE OF ALBUQUERQUE, LLC
5059327112 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
COVENANT HOSPITAL HOBBS
5754925000 		HOBBS, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
CROWNPOINT HEALTHCARE FACILITY
5057865291 		CROWNPOINT, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
DEMING HOSPITAL CORPORATION
5055465800 		DEMING, NM Critical Access Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
DEMING HOSPITAL CORPORATION
5055465800 		DEMING, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
5057753276 		RAMAH, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
DESERT PEAKS SURGERY CENTER LLC
5752884460 		LAS CRUCES, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
DHHS PHS NAIHS CROWNPOINT HOSPITAL
5057865291 		CROWNPOINT, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
DHHS, PHS, NAIHS, GALLUP INDIAN MEDICAL CENTER
5057221000 		GALLUP, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
DHHS, PHS, NAIHS, SHIPROCK HOSPITAL
5053686401 		SHIPROCK, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
DHHS, PHS, NAIHS, SHIPROCK HOSPITAL
5053686401 		SHIPROCK, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
DHHS,PHS,NAIHS,GALLUP INDIAN MEDICAL CENTER
5057221000 		GALLUP, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
EISBACH FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY PC
5053327800 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SANTA FE LP
5059883373 		SANTA FE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
EYE SURGERY CENTERS OF NEW MEXICO, LLC
5054749880 		SANTA FE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
FILLMORE EYE CLINIC INC, ASC
5754341200 		ALAMOGORDO, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
FILLMORE EYE CLINIC INCORPORATED
5754341200 		ALAMOGORDO, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
FORT BAYARD MEDICAL CENTER
5055378749 		FORT BAYARD, NM Long Term Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC
5055642300 		FARMINGTON, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
5753889708 		SILVER CITY, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
5755384115 		SILVER CITY, NM Critical Access Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO, LLC
5057242000 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
HUGHES ANESTHESIA LLC
5754370890 		ALAMOGORDO, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
LAS CRUCES ENDOSCOPY, LLC
5755223220 		LAS CRUCES, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
LAS CRUCES MEDICAL CENTER LLC
5055567610 		LAS CRUCES, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
LAS CRUCES SURGERY CENTER - TELSHOR LLC
5755226144 		LAS CRUCES, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
LAS CRUCES SURGERY CENTER LP
5055323300 		LAS CRUCES, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
LOHMAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC
5755223220 		LAS CRUCES, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
LOS ALAMOS NM ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC
5056619976 		LOS ALAMOS, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
LOVELACE HEALTH SYSTEM LLC
5756277000 		ROSWELL, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
LOVELACE HEALTH SYSTEM LLC
5756253308 		ROSWELL, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
LOVELACE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
5057272805 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
LOVELACE HEALTH SYSTEM, LLC
5057272001 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
LOVELACE HEALTH SYSTEM, LLC
5057277805 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL
5057272123 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
LOVELESS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
5057278388 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
MESCALERO INDIAN HOSPITAL
5054644441 		MESCALERO, NM Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
MODERN SURGICAL CENTER
5053190231 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL
5755567600 		LAS CRUCES, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
MVI SURGERY CENTER,LLC
5058720450 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
NEW MEXICO MEDICAL SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC
5056277000 		ROSWELL, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
NEW MEXICO ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC
5052912300 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
NEW MEXICO SURGICENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
5052929200 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
NMVAHCS
5052651711 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
NOR LEA GENERAL HOSPITAL
5753965059 		LOVINGTON, NM Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
NOR-LEA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
5753966611 		LOVINGTON, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
NOR-LEA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
5753966611 		LOVINGTON, NM Critical Access Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
OPTUMCARE ENDOSCOPY CENTER NEW MEXICO, LLC
5052627174 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
PEAK MEDICAL LAS CRUCES, LLC
5755220404 		LAS CRUCES, NM Long Term Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
PHC LAS CRUCES
5755324480 		LAS CRUCES, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
PHC-LAS CRUCES INC
5755228641 		LAS CRUCES, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
PHC-LOS ALAMOS INC
5056624201 		LOS ALAMOS, NM Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
PHYSICIAN SURGERY CENTER OF ALBUQUERQUE LLC
5053460500 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
PHYSICIANS MEDICAL CENTER OF SANTA FE, LLC
5054285400 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
PHYSICIANS PLAZA SURGERY CENTER, LLC
5059558420 		SANTA FE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
PREBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
5054627416 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
PRESBYTARIAN HOSPITAL
5058411234 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICE
5058411589 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
5055631309 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
5059235355 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
5058411234 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
5057721234 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL ASC
5053573554 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICE
5059207973 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
PRESBYTERIAN RUST MEDICAL CENTER ASC LLC
7202450321 		RIO RANCHO, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
RAYMOND G MURPHY VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
5052651711 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
RICHARD W LAZARO MD PC
5055227676 		LAS CRUCES, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
ROOSEVELT COUNTY SPECIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
5753591800 		PORTALES, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
ROSWELL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
5756228170 		ROSWELL, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
ROSWELL SURGERY CENTER LLC
5756239101 		ROSWELL, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
SAN FELIPE HEALTH CLINIC
5058675485 		SAN FELIPE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
SAN MIGUEL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
5054263500 		LAS VEGAS, NM Critical Access Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
SAN MIGUEL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
5054263500 		LAS VEGAS, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
SANDIA SURGERY CENTER LLC
5053690066 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
SANTA CLARA HEALTH CENTER
5057539421 		ESPANOLA, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
SANTA FE INDIAN HOSPITAL
5059469390 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
SANTA FE INDIAN HOSPITAL
5059889821 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
SANTA FE INDIAN HOSPITAL
5059469272 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
SANTA FE INDIAN HOSPITAL
5059889821 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
SANTO DOMINGO HEALTH CLINIC
5054653060 		SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL
5758942111 		TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM Critical Access Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
5056277000 		ROSWELL, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO SURGERY CENTER, LLC
5754370890 		ALAMOGORDO, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
SOUTHWEST ENDOSCOPY LTD
5059991600 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
SOUTHWEST ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS LLC
5057973530 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
ST VINCENT HOSPITAL
5058205202 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
ST VINCENT HOSPITAL
5059833361 		POJOAQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
SURGERY CENTER OF ALBUQUERQUE, LLC
5052471073 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
SURGERY CENTER OF EASTERN NEW MEXICO LLC
5057638800 		CLOVIS, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
SURGICAL PARTNERS OF LAS CRUCES
5755226144 		LAS CRUCES, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
SURGICAL PARTNERS OF LAS CRUCES, LLC
5755226144 		LAS CRUCES, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
SURGICAL SPECIALTY CARE, LLC
5058428171 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
TAOS HEALTH SYSTEMS INC HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
5757588883 		TAOS, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
TAOS HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
5757588883 		TAOS, NM Critical Access Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
THE SURGERY CENTER OF LAS CRUCES, LLC
8502102395 		LAS CRUCES, NM Ambulatory Surgical Center —
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
5052724280 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
THI OF NEW MEXICO AT ALBUQUERQUE, LLC
5058425550 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Long Term Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
THREE CROSSES REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC
8004218274 		LAS CRUCES, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
TRANSITIONAL HOSPITALS CORPORATION OF NEW MEXICO, LLC
5052424444 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Long Term Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
5052720011 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
5052725595 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
5052726901 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
5052722223 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HSC
5052724161 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
5052701201 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
UNM HOSPITAL
5052722325 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
UNM HOSPITAL
5052722861 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
UNM SANDOVAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC
5059947402 		RIO RANCHO, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
UNMH
5052724068 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
UNMH
5059254106 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
US DHHS CROWNPOINT HEALTHCARE FACILITY
5057865291 		CROWNPOINT, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
VA HOSPITAL PHARMACY
5052651711 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
VA MEDICAL CENTER
5052651711 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
VERONICA TORRES GARCIA
5057278388 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
VETERANS HOSPITAL
5052651711 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
WALMART PHARMACY
5052621915 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Long Term Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 bundled est.
ZUNI INDIAN HOSPITAL
5057824431 		ZUNI, NM General Acute Care Hospital $1,323–$10,195 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.

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

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Published June 7, 2026 · Updated June 7, 2026

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