Becker's Healthcare June 9, 2023
The most commonly performed ASC procedure is an extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis, according to data from Definitive Healthcare. The average cash price of a cataract eye surgery is $2,733 at ASCs, versus $3,995 at hospital outpatient departments, according to data from Sidecar Health’s care price calculator.
Cost breakdown of a common cataract eye surgery in an ASC:
Ophthalmologist visit provider fee: $116
Provider fee to remove cataract and insert eye lens: $827
Surgery center fee to remove cataract and insert eye lens: $1,266
Radiology fee for ultrasound...
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