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Cataract surgery, complex in Iowa: what it costs

What Medicare pays for cataract surgery, complex in Iowa in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$1,817
$1,786–$1,849 across Iowa
Hospital outpatient
$2,882
$2,810–$2,953 across Iowa

Cataract surgery needing extra devices or techniques (small pupil, weak lens support, child).

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Questions

How much does cataract surgery, complex cost in Iowa?

Medicare's 2026 price for cataract surgery, complex in Iowa is $1,786–$1,849 at surgery center; $2,810–$2,953 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is cataract surgery, complex cheapest in Iowa?

At surgery center, from $1,786. Hospital outpatient runs up to $2,953 for the same service.

How do I find the price near me?

Enter your ZIP code in the Price Shopper to see your local Medicare price in each setting, hospitals near you, and what you might owe with Medicare, employer insurance or paying yourself.