Cataract surgery with lens implant in Elkader, IA
In Elkader, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Cataract surgery with lens implant: from $9,136.24 to $9,136.24, with a median of $9,136.24.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 66984, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 31, 2026 and Mar 31, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community Hospital Elkader, IA PR Rem Cataract Extracapsular Insert Intraocular Lens Prosth Man/Mech Tech | $9,136.24 | — | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $9,136.24, median $9,136.24, highest $9,136.24.
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.