Glaucoma Laser Surgery Cost in Minnesota (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a glaucoma laser surgery cost in Minnesota?
Where you have a glaucoma laser surgery done in Minnesota swings the bill from $438 to $688 for identical care. The median cash price across 63 reporting hospitals is $548. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
Three low-priced facilities in Minnesota, from hospital price files
- Mayo Clinic Health System · Albert Lea, MN $161
- Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN $162
- Mayo Clinic Health System $168
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Where glaucoma laser surgery costs vary in Minnesota
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Cheapest Glaucoma Laser Surgery Providers in Minnesota
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($548) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayo Clinic Health System | Albert Lea, MN | $161 | $387 below |
| 2 | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | $162 | $386 below |
| 3 | Mayo Clinic Health System | MN | $168 | $380 below |
| 4 | Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital of Wabasha Inc | Wabasha, MN | $188 | $360 below |
| 5 | COUNTY OF MEEKER | Litchfield, MN | $195 | $353 below |
| 6 | RiverView Health Association | Crookston, MN | $201 | $347 below |
| 7 | Ridgeview Medical Center | Waconia, MN | $286 | $262 below |
| 8 | Alomere Health | Alexandria, MN | $288 | $260 below |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Before you book: three questions that change the price
- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
- Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
- What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?
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Quick take
- Mayo Clinic Health System is the lowest-cost option at $161 - $387 below the median posted price ($548), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $548, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Doctor offices and independent clinics may charge differently from hospitals for the same service and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset. Ask your doctor whether another site is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $562 to $562 | $562 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 38 | $378 to $1,712 | $1,209 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 77 | $161 to $1,425 | $548 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 34 | $485 to $2,190 | $719 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 18 | $871 to $3,161 | $2,596 |
| Cigna | 15 | $1,037 to $2,107 | $1,094 |
| Aetna | 8 | $1,433 to $1,884 | $1,484 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with Medicare in Minnesota?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for glaucoma laser surgery is about $562 to $562 (typically near $562). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $112 on a $562 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with insurance in Minnesota?
Across 38 Minnesota hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for glaucoma laser surgery average $378 to $1,712 per hospital, with a median near $1,209. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost without insurance in Minnesota?
Cash (self-pay) prices for glaucoma laser surgery at 77 Minnesota hospitals range from $161 to $1,425, with a median of $548. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota negotiated rates for glaucoma laser surgery at 34 Minnesota hospitals range from $485 to $2,190, with a median near $719. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with UnitedHealthcare in Minnesota?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for glaucoma laser surgery at 18 Minnesota hospitals range from $871 to $3,161, with a median near $2,596. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with Cigna in Minnesota?
Cigna negotiated rates for glaucoma laser surgery at 15 Minnesota hospitals range from $1,037 to $2,107, with a median near $1,094. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with Aetna in Minnesota?
Aetna negotiated rates for glaucoma laser surgery at 8 Minnesota hospitals range from $1,433 to $1,884, with a median near $1,484. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for glaucoma laser surgery
The same glaucoma laser 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.
- Facility fee $151–$2,720
- Professional fee $302–$804
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $151–$1,516
- Professional fee $302–$804
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Mayo Clinic anchors Rochester and draws referral patients from across the Upper Midwest, with pricing that reflects its tertiary-care market position. Allina Health and M Health Fairview (University of Minnesota) compete in the Twin Cities. Minnesota has a reputation for efficient care delivery, but that efficiency doesn't necessarily translate to lower commercial prices in a concentrated market.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (10) report prices above $1,147, including Mayo Clinic Health System at $2,720, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $548 versus $244 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$548 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$110 |
| Out-of-network provider | $1,206+ |
Frequently asked questions: glaucoma laser surgery costs in Minnesota
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost in Minnesota?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $441, with most facilities between $256 and $531 (based on 63 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Minnesota hospitals run $161–$1,425; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a glaucoma laser surgery in Minnesota?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Minnesota data is Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea at about $161. By metro, Thief River Falls has the lowest median ($576).
Why is a glaucoma laser surgery so much cheaper at some Minnesota hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 2.1× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Minnesota, the median cash (self-pay) price is $548 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,209 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as 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 glaucoma laser surgery in Minnesota?
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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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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