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How much does vitrectomy cost?

Removing the eye's gel (67036); with membrane peeling for macular hole or pucker (67042/67041). What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$2,963
Medicare 2026, national
Hospital outpatient
$4,982
Medicare 2026, national

Removing the eye's gel (67036); with membrane peeling for macular hole or pucker (67042/67041).

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Questions

How much does vitrectomy cost?

Medicare's 2026 national price for vitrectomy is $2,963 at surgery center; $4,982 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.

Where is vitrectomy cheapest?

Usually at surgery center ($2,963) rather than hospital outpatient ($4,982), 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.