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Cataract Surgery Cost in North Carolina

24 hospitals in North Carolina report pricing for cataract surgery. The average cash price is $3,729.

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Hospitals

in North Carolina

Average List Price

$6,621

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$3,729

44% below list price

Price Range

$2,073 – $13,479

6.5x spread

HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE costs an average of $3,729 (cash/self-pay price) in North Carolina, based on data from 24 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $2,073 to $13,479 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 North Carolina

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	STATESVILLE	$2,073	$560-73%	$1,206 – $4,338	0.1/10
CAPE FEAR VALLEY-BLADEN COUNTY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	ELIZABETHTOWN	$2,918	$1,751-40%	—	0.1/10
ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority	JACKSONVILLE	$2,103	$2,103	$506 – $2,568	0.1/10
RANDOLPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	ASHEBORO	$12,731	$2,546-80%	$1,095 – $11,458	0.1/10
NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Proprietary	DURHAM	$3,115	$3,115	$2,201 – $3,875	0.1/10
GRANVILLE HEALTH SYSTEMS Government - Local	OXFORD	$9,927	$7,941-20%	$2,085 – $9,927	0.1/10
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other	HICKORY	$13,479	$8,087-40%	$1,134 – $11,457	0.1/10
ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY Government - Hospital District or Authority	CHARLOTTE	N/A	N/A	$496 – $2,712	0.1/10
THE MCDOWELL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	MARION	N/A	N/A	$2,550 – $17,869	0.1/10
ANGEL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	FRANKLIN	N/A	N/A	$644 – $2,550	0.1/10
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST Government - Hospital District or Authority	CONCORD	N/A	N/A	$496 – $3,141	0.1/10
LEXINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	LEXINGTON	N/A	N/A	$2,208 – $2,230	0.1/10
WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private	RALEIGH	N/A	N/A	$665 – $8,275	0.1/10
TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	BREVARD	N/A	N/A	$2,550 – $2,550	0.1/10
STANLY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	ALBEMARLE	N/A	N/A	$496 – $2,284	0.1/10
WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	CARY	N/A	N/A	$1,599 – $7,438	0.1/10
HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Private	HIGH POINT	N/A	N/A	$2,178 – $12,040	0.1/10
BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	SPRUCE PINE	N/A	N/A	$2,550 – $2,550	0.1/10
HIGHLANDS CASHIERS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	HIGHLANDS	N/A	N/A	$2,550 – $2,550	0.1/10
ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	SPARTA	N/A	N/A	$789 – $2,632	0.1/10
COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Other	WHITEVILLE	N/A	N/A	$2,140 – $3,377	0.1/10
HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	ELKIN	N/A	N/A	$2,134 – $2,134	0.1/10
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE Voluntary non-profit - Private	ASHEVILLE	N/A	N/A	$2,550 – $17,869	0.1/10
WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local	NORTH WILKESBORO	N/A	N/A	$2,178 – $2,255	0.1/10

IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

STATESVILLE, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,073

Cash Price

$560-73%

Negotiated Range

$1,206 – $4,338

CAPE FEAR VALLEY-BLADEN COUNTY HOSPITAL

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,918

Cash Price

$1,751-40%

ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

JACKSONVILLE, NC · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$2,103

Cash Price

$2,103

Negotiated Range

$506 – $2,568

RANDOLPH HOSPITAL

ASHEBORO, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$12,731

Cash Price

$2,546-80%

Negotiated Range

$1,095 – $11,458

NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

DURHAM, NC · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$3,115

Cash Price

$3,115

Negotiated Range

$2,201 – $3,875

GRANVILLE HEALTH SYSTEMS

OXFORD, NC · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$9,927

Cash Price

$7,941-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,085 – $9,927

CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

HICKORY, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$13,479

Cash Price

$8,087-40%

Negotiated Range

$1,134 – $11,457

ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY

CHARLOTTE, NC · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$496 – $2,712

THE MCDOWELL HOSPITAL

MARION, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,550 – $17,869

ANGEL MEDICAL CENTER

FRANKLIN, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$644 – $2,550

CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST

CONCORD, NC · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$496 – $3,141

LEXINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

LEXINGTON, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,208 – $2,230

WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS

RALEIGH, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$665 – $8,275

TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC

BREVARD, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,550 – $2,550

STANLY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ALBEMARLE, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$496 – $2,284

WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL

CARY, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,599 – $7,438

HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM

HIGH POINT, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,178 – $12,040

BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

SPRUCE PINE, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,550 – $2,550

HIGHLANDS CASHIERS HOSPITAL

HIGHLANDS, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,550 – $2,550

ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

SPARTA, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$789 – $2,632

COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

WHITEVILLE, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,140 – $3,377

HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ELKIN, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,134 – $2,134

MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE

ASHEVILLE, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,550 – $17,869

WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,178 – $2,255

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What Affects HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE Cost in North Carolina

Hospital charges for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage in North Carolina 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 North Carolina frequently offer cash prices well below hospital rates because they operate with lower overhead and no hospital facility fee.

Based on data from 24 hospitals in North Carolina, hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage prices range from $2,073 to $13,479 — a 6.5x 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 North Carolina

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina

Self-pay patients in North Carolina often have access to significantly discounted rates for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.

In North Carolina, the average cash price for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage is $3,729, which is 44% lower than the average list price of $6,621. 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Cataract Surgery Cost in North Carolina

How much does HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE cost in North Carolina?▼

The average cash price for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage in North Carolina is $3,729. Prices range from $2,073 to $13,479 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE prices vary so much in North Carolina?▼

Hospital prices for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage in North Carolina differ based on facility type (hospital vs. independent center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.

Can I get a cheaper HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE by paying cash?▼

Yes. In North Carolina, the average cash price for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage is $3,729, which is 44% below the average list price of $6,621. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE in North Carolina?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in North Carolina offers the lowest cash price for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE?▼

Most health insurance plans cover hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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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.