Complex cataract surgery cost in Charleston, SC — inpatient
In Charleston-North Charleston, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for complex cataract surgery with lens implant as an inpatient: from $2,565.00 to $2,565.00, with a median of $2,565.00. Across South Carolina, the median is $2,565.00 at 4 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 66982, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Medical Center Charleston, SC · (843) 792-2300 HB CATARACT REM W/INS IOL COMPLEX | $2,565.00 | $5,130.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,565.00, median $2,565.00, highest $2,565.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,565.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
Complex cataract surgery removes a cloudy lens and implants an artificial one when extra devices or techniques are needed.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.