Cataract Surgery Cost in Maine
13 hospitals in Maine report pricing for cataract surgery. The average cash price is $1,442.
13
in Maine
$1,855
gross charge
$1,442
22% below list price
$1 – $6,042
6042.0x spread
HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE costs an average of $1,442 (cash/self-pay price) in Maine, based on data from 13 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $1 to $6,042 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
Hospital Prices in Maine
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BANGOR | $1 | $1-32% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ST MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | LEWISTON | $1 | $1-32% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| LINCOLNHEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | DAMARISCOTTA | $1,004 | $1,004 | $502 – $13,641 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BAR HARBOR | $2,228 | $1,671-25% | $2,228 – $2,228 | 0.1/10 | |
| DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MACHIAS | $6,042 | $4,532-25% | $2,658 – $5,528 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH PEN BAY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROCKPORT | N/A | N/A | $520 – $10,719 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | AUGUSTA | N/A | N/A | $2,261 – $8,982 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH STEPHENS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NORWAY | N/A | N/A | $520 – $10,493 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FARMINGTON | N/A | N/A | $520 – $9,902 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PORTLAND | N/A | N/A | $519 – $10,026 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH WALDO HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BELFAST | N/A | N/A | $520 – $11,206 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRUNSWICK | N/A | N/A | $519 – $7,966 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT SPRING HARBOR Government - Federal | WESTBROOK | N/A | N/A | $519 – $2,207 | 0.1/10 |
BANGOR, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$1-32%
LEWISTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$1-32%
DAMARISCOTTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,004
Cash Price
$1,004
Negotiated Range
$502 – $13,641
BAR HARBOR, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,228
Cash Price
$1,671-25%
Negotiated Range
$2,228 – $2,228
MACHIAS, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,042
Cash Price
$4,532-25%
Negotiated Range
$2,658 – $5,528
ROCKPORT, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$520 – $10,719
AUGUSTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,261 – $8,982
NORWAY, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$520 – $10,493
FARMINGTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$520 – $9,902
PORTLAND, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$519 – $10,026
BELFAST, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$520 – $11,206
BRUNSWICK, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$519 – $7,966
WESTBROOK, ME · Government - Federal
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$519 – $2,207
Cataract Surgery Cost in Other States
What Affects HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE Cost in Maine
Hospital charges for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage in Maine vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
When comparing hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage prices, the facility type matters enormously. Independent imaging centers in Maine frequently offer cash prices well below hospital rates because they operate with lower overhead and no hospital facility fee.
Based on data from 13 hospitals in Maine, hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage prices range from $1 to $6,042 — a 6042.0x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Maine
In Maine, hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage is available at both hospital outpatient departments and independent imaging centers. The price difference between these settings is often the single largest factor in your total bill.
Hospital outpatient departments include a facility fee that independent centers don't charge. This fee alone can add $200–$1,500+ to the cost of a hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage. The clinical quality of the scan is generally comparable between settings when performed by qualified technologists.
Before scheduling, ask your referring physician whether an independent center is appropriate for your clinical situation. For routine diagnostic imaging, many patients achieve significant savings at freestanding centers.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Maine
If you're paying out of pocket for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage in Maine, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
In Maine, the average cash price for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage is $1,442, which is 22% lower than the average list price of $1,855. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.