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Cataract surgery in Iowa: what it costs

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

Surgery center
$1,660
$1,628–$1,692 across Iowa
Hospital outpatient
$2,724
$2,653–$2,796 across Iowa

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 Iowa?

Medicare's 2026 price for cataract surgery in Iowa is $1,628–$1,692 at surgery center; $2,653–$2,796 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is cataract surgery cheapest in Iowa?

At surgery center, from $1,628. Hospital outpatient runs up to $2,796 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.