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Replacing the inner layer of the cornea with donor tissue. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Replacing the inner layer of the cornea with donor tissue.
Every bill for the whole procedure: facility, surgeon, anesthesia and the care around it
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Questions
How much does corneal transplant cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for corneal transplant is $3,196 at surgery center; $5,215 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is corneal transplant cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($3,196) rather than hospital outpatient ($5,215), about $2,019 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.