What Medicare pays for cataract surgery, complex in South Carolina in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.
Cataract surgery needing extra devices or techniques (small pupil, weak lens support, child).
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Medicare's 2026 price for cataract surgery, complex in South Carolina is $1,768–$1,814 at surgery center; $2,753–$2,856 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.
At surgery center, from $1,768. Hospital outpatient runs up to $2,856 for the same service.
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