YAG laser capsulotomy cost in Grand Forks, ND — inpatient
In Grand Forks, ND-MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for laser treatment of clouding after cataract surgery (YAG) as an inpatient: from $738.10 to $738.10, with a median of $738.10. Across North Dakota, the median is $751.55 at 8 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 66821, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 1, 2026 and Mar 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altru Hospital Grand Forks, ND · (701) 780-5000 HC DISCISSION,2ND CATARACT,LASER | $738.10 | $1,210.00 | — | 39% | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $738.10, median $738.10, highest $738.10.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $738.10 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.