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Cataract surgery in North Carolina: what it costs

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

Surgery center
$1,660
$1,631–$1,689 across North Carolina
Hospital outpatient
$2,714
$2,648–$2,779 across North Carolina

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 North Carolina?

Medicare's 2026 price for cataract surgery in North Carolina is $1,631–$1,689 at surgery center; $2,648–$2,779 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is cataract surgery cheapest in North Carolina?

At surgery center, from $1,631. Hospital outpatient runs up to $2,779 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.