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Glaucoma Laser Surgery Cost in Pennsylvania (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a glaucoma laser surgery cost in Pennsylvania?

You could pay $208 or $565 for the same glaucoma laser surgery in Pennsylvania - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 50 reporting hospitals is $270. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.

Three low-priced facilities in Pennsylvania, from hospital price files

  • WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM INC · Pittsburgh, PA $166
  • CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL · Canonsburg, PA $166
  • JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER · Jefferson Hills, PA $166

All 50 facilities are listed below, free.

Where glaucoma laser surgery costs vary in Pennsylvania

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Cheapest Glaucoma Laser Surgery Providers in Pennsylvania

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

# Facility City Price vs median ($270)
1 WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM INC Pittsburgh, PA $166 $104 below
2 CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL Canonsburg, PA $166 $104 below
3 JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Jefferson Hills, PA $166 $104 below
4 GROVE CITY MEDICAL CENTER Grove City, PA $166 $104 below
5 ALLE-KISKI MEDICAL CENTER Natrona Heights, PA $166 $104 below
6 SAINT VINCENT HEALTH CENTER Erie, PA $166 $104 below
7 Highlands Hospital PA $171 $99 below
8 WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM INC Wexford, PA $175 $95 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

  1. Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
  2. Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
  3. What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?

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Quick take

  • WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM INC is the lowest-cost option at $166 - $104 below the median posted price ($270), just by choosing where you go.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $270, 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.
Glaucoma laser surgery prices by coverage in Pennsylvania, October 2026
CoverageHospitals with a rateTypical rangeMedian
Medicare (national rate)—$562 to $562$562
With insurance (commercial, average)43$533 to $2,760$962
Without insurance (cash price)55$166 to $1,065$270
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield39$271 to $1,697$877
Aetna35$556 to $3,770$2,114
Cigna30$549 to $2,188$608
UnitedHealthcare25$355 to $2,208$471

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 Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania?

Across 43 Pennsylvania hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for glaucoma laser surgery average $533 to $2,760 per hospital, with a median near $962. 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 Pennsylvania?

Cash (self-pay) prices for glaucoma laser surgery at 55 Pennsylvania hospitals range from $166 to $1,065, with a median of $270. 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 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield in Pennsylvania?

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield negotiated rates for glaucoma laser surgery at 39 Pennsylvania hospitals range from $271 to $1,697, with a median near $877. 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 Aetna in Pennsylvania?

Aetna negotiated rates for glaucoma laser surgery at 35 Pennsylvania hospitals range from $556 to $3,770, with a median near $2,114. 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 much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with Cigna in Pennsylvania?

Cigna negotiated rates for glaucoma laser surgery at 30 Pennsylvania hospitals range from $549 to $2,188, with a median near $608. 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 UnitedHealthcare in Pennsylvania?

UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for glaucoma laser surgery at 25 Pennsylvania hospitals range from $355 to $2,208, with a median near $471. 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 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.

Hospital Outpatient
$454–$3,204
  • Facility fee $152–$2,400
  • Professional fee $302–$804

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$455–$3,030
  • Facility fee $153–$2,226
  • Professional fee $302–$804

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Pennsylvania has a highly fragmented hospital market - Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Temple Health, and Tower Health compete in Philadelphia; UPMC and Highmark/Allegheny Health Network are engaged in one of the country's most litigated payer-provider disputes in Pittsburgh. The UPMC vs. Highmark conflict has directly affected patients' ability to use their insurance at in-network facilities. Rural Pennsylvania prices are substantially lower than the two major metro markets.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (4) report prices above $1,162, including Physicians Care Surgical Hospital at $2,400, 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 $270 versus $942 inpatient (about 3.5× more), 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 ~$270
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$54
Out-of-network provider $594+

Frequently asked questions: glaucoma laser surgery costs in Pennsylvania

How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost in Pennsylvania?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $224, with most facilities between $186 and $293 (based on 50 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Pennsylvania hospitals run $166–$1,065; 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 Pennsylvania?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Pennsylvania data is WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM INC in Pittsburgh at about $166. By metro, Pittsburgh has the lowest median ($166).

Why is a glaucoma laser surgery so much cheaper at some Pennsylvania hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 1.6× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Pennsylvania, the median cash (self-pay) price is $270 versus a median negotiated rate of $962 - 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 Pennsylvania?

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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Published October 29, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026

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