Cataract surgery with lens implant in Waco, TX — inpatient
In Waco, TX, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Cataract surgery with lens implant as an inpatient: from $2,351.77 to $2,351.77, with a median of $2,351.77.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 66984, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 13, 2026 and Jun 13, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest Waco, TX HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL, | $2,351.77 | $3,919.61 | 40% | Jun 13, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,351.77, median $2,351.77, highest $2,351.77.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,351.77 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
Cataract surgery removes the cloudy natural lens of the eye and replaces it with a clear artificial lens (intraocular lens). It is one of the most common surgeries in the US and is done on one eye at a time.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the operating room and a standard lens. The surgeon's fee, anesthesia, and upgraded lenses (toric or multifocal) are usually billed separately.