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Cataract surgery in Kentucky: what it costs

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

Surgery center
$1,631
$1,609–$1,653 across Kentucky
Hospital outpatient
$2,654
$2,604–$2,704 across Kentucky

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 Kentucky?

Medicare's 2026 price for cataract surgery in Kentucky is $1,609–$1,653 at surgery center; $2,604–$2,704 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is cataract surgery cheapest in Kentucky?

At surgery center, from $1,609. Hospital outpatient runs up to $2,704 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.