Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comLaser after cataract (YAG capsulotomy) in California: what insurers pay
Posted commercial rates at 4 California hospitals, each next to its own Medicare base rate.
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CPT 66821
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus Walnut Creek | $608 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-03-23 |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla | $707 | 1.0× | 1 | 2026-03-30 |
| Keck Hospital Of Usc Los Angeles | $2,822 | 4.0× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center Thousand Oaks | $5,119 | 7.2× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
Questions
How much do insurers pay for laser after cataract (yag capsulotomy) in California?
4 California hospitals post usable commercial rates for laser after cataract (yag capsulotomy) in their federal price-transparency files. For CPT 66821, hospital outpatient, the median across 4 hospitals is $1,765, 2.5× each hospital's local Medicare base rate. Your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance; the surgeon and anesthesia bill separately.