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Creating a new drainage path (66170) or implanting a drainage tube (66180). What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Creating a new drainage path (66170) or implanting a drainage tube (66180).
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Questions
How much does glaucoma surgery cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for glaucoma surgery is $2,194 at surgery center; $3,296 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is glaucoma surgery cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($2,194) rather than hospital outpatient ($3,296), about $1,102 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.