Complex cataract surgery cost in Eureka, CA — inpatient
In Eureka-Arcata, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for complex cataract surgery with lens implant as an inpatient: from $12,888.53 to $12,888.53, with a median of $12,888.53. Across California, the median is $4,791.61 at 53 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 66982, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jul 22, 2025 and Jul 22, 2025.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River Community Hospital Arcata, CA · (707) 822-3621 CATARACT SURGERY COMPLEX | $12,888.53 | $12,888.53 | — | — | Jul 22, 2025 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $12,888.53, median $12,888.53, highest $12,888.53.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $12,304.09 — 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.