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Cataract surgery in District of Columbia: what it costs

What Medicare pays for cataract surgery in District of Columbia in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$1,830
$1,726–$1,933 across District of Columbia
Hospital outpatient
$3,007
$2,773–$3,240 across District of Columbia

Cataract removal with a standard lens implant, one eye. Premium lenses cost extra.

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Questions

How much does cataract surgery cost in District of Columbia?

Medicare's 2026 price for cataract surgery in District of Columbia is $1,726–$1,933 at surgery center; $2,773–$3,240 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is cataract surgery cheapest in District of Columbia?

At surgery center, from $1,726. Hospital outpatient runs up to $3,240 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.