YAG laser capsulotomy cost in Birmingham, AL — inpatient
In Birmingham, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for laser treatment of clouding after cataract surgery (YAG) as an inpatient: from $418.77 to $418.77, with a median of $418.77. Across Alabama, the median is $490.00 at 3 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 66821, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 22, 2026 and Jun 22, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAB Medical West Bessemer, AL · (205) 481-7000 Cataract Laser Surgery | $418.77 | $558.36 | $346.18–$502.52 | 25% | Jun 22, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $418.77, median $418.77, highest $418.77.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $418.77 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
YAG laser capsulotomy treats clouding of the thin membrane behind the lens implant that can develop months or years after cataract surgery. A laser makes a small opening in the cloudy membrane to clear vision.
What the price covers
The price covers the laser treatment of one eye. Eye exams before and after and any eye drops may be billed separately, and treating the second eye is billed again.