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Cataract Surgery Cost in Pennsylvania

60 hospitals in Pennsylvania report pricing for cataract surgery. The average cash price is $3,215.

Hospitals

60

in Pennsylvania

Average List Price

$5,379

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$3,215

40% below list price

Price Range

$1,494 – $16,783

11.2x spread

HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE costs an average of $3,215 (cash/self-pay price) in Pennsylvania, based on data from 60 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $1,494 to $16,783 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 Pennsylvania

Sorted by lowest cash price
FORBES HOSPITAL

MONROEVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,494

Cash Price

$329-78%

Negotiated Range

$44$5,182

GROVE CITY MEDICAL CENTER

GROVE CITY, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,494

Cash Price

$329-78%

Negotiated Range

$44$5,182

CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL

CANONSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,494

Cash Price

$329-78%

Negotiated Range

$44$5,182

JEFFERSON HOSPITAL

JEFFERSON HILLS, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,494

Cash Price

$329-78%

Negotiated Range

$44$5,182

SAINT VINCENT HOSPITAL

ERIE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,494

Cash Price

$329-78%

Negotiated Range

$44$5,182

PENN HIGHLANDS TYRONE

TYRONE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,515

Cash Price

$1,515

PENN HIGHLANDS HUNTINGDON

HUNTINGDON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,515

Cash Price

$1,515

PENN HIGHLANDS ELK

SAINT MARYS, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,515

Cash Price

$1,515

PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS

DUBOIS, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,515

Cash Price

$1,515

PENN HIGHLANDS BROOKVILLE

BROOKVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,515

Cash Price

$1,515

ST CLAIR HOSPITAL

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,975

Cash Price

$1,730-75%

Negotiated Range

$921$7,377

TROY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

TROY, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,281

Cash Price

$1,825-20%

Negotiated Range

$411$2,281

ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL

SAYRE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,281

Cash Price

$1,825-20%

Negotiated Range

$335$4,884

WARREN GENERAL HOSPITAL

WARREN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,900

Cash Price

$1,950-50%

Negotiated Range

$426$6,353

UNIONTOWN HOSPITAL

UNIONTOWN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,107

Cash Price

$2,054-50%

Negotiated Range

$172$4,966

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - UPPER BUCKS CAMPUS

QUAKERTOWN, PA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$4,321

Cash Price

$2,593-40%

Negotiated Range

$676$4,321

JEFFERSON EINSTEIN PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$2,674

Negotiated Range

$1,009$20,920

JEFFERSON EINSTEIN MONTGOMERY HOSPITAL

EAST NORRITON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$2,674

Negotiated Range

$1,009$20,920

SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF READING

WYOMISSING, PA · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$11,015

Cash Price

$3,198-71%

Negotiated Range

$603$9,143

BARNES-KASSON COUNTY HOSPITAL

SUSQUEHANNA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,763

Cash Price

$4,034-30%

PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER

ENOLA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$14,825

Cash Price

$4,665-69%

Negotiated Range

$1,917$11,860

WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HONESDALE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$10,353

Cash Price

$7,247-30%

Negotiated Range

$2,298$8,282

NAZARETH HOSPITAL

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$11,830

Cash Price

$7,689-35%

Negotiated Range

$474$10,447

PHYSICIANS CARE SURGICAL HOSPITAL

ROYERSFORD, PA · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$9,240

Cash Price

$10,218

Negotiated Range

$900$27,099

DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL

DOYLESTOWN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$16,783

Cash Price

$16,783

Negotiated Range

$1,836$5,371

WILLS EYE HOSPITAL

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$10,376

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,654$3,890

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - GRAND VIEW CAMPUS

SELLERSVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$723$69,291

MAIN LINE HOSPITAL LANKENAU

WYNNEWOOD, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,391$10,247

UPMC ALTOONA

ALTOONA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$603$5,618

JEFFERSON ABINGTON HOSPITAL

ABINGTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$436$12,608

WELLSPAN WAYNESBORO HOSPITAL

WAYNESBORO, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$970$10,497

UPMC WELLSBORO

WELLSBORO, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$663$2,930

UPMC MCKEESPORT HOSPITAL

MC KEESPORT, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$663$7,362

UPMC MERCY

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$663$8,947

INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSPITA

BUTLER, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$40$5,627

UPMC SOMERSET

SOMERSET, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$663$6,636

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - CARBON CAMPUS

LEHIGHTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$711$10,945

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - ANDERSON CAMPUS

EASTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$693$10,945

PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE

CONNELLSVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$333$4,195

UPMC MEMORIAL

YORK, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$765$10,102

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$783$18,002

UPMC NORTHWEST

SENECA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$663$4,618

UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$663$9,941

RIDDLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MEDIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,371$10,247

GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL

GETTYSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$970$13,647

MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER

STATE COLLEGE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$603$10,183

ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM

BETHLEHEM, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$693$10,945

UPMC BEDFORD MEMORIAL

EVERETT, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$633$5,156

JEFFERSON LANSDALE HOSPITAL

LANSDALE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$741$24,495

CLARION HOSPITAL

CLARION, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$603$5,156

PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY

MONONGAHELA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$330$4,971

UPMC GREENE

WAYNESBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$693$4,675

MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEM

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$663$8,474

PAOLI HOSPITAL

PAOLI, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,371$10,247

HOLY REDEEMER HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

MEADOWBROOK, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$56$7,380

UPMC CARLISLE

CARLISLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$765$9,812

UPMC EAST

MONROEVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$663$8,696

UPMC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$573$6,566

UPMC ST MARGARET

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$663$8,696

JEFFERSON HEALTH- NORTHEAST

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$783$12,608

Cataract Surgery Cost by City in Pennsylvania

Cataract Surgery Cost in Other States

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

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

Based on data from 60 hospitals in Pennsylvania, hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage prices range from $1,494 to $16,783 — a 11.2x 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 Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania

Self-pay patients in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, the average cash price for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage is $3,215, which is 40% lower than the average list price of $5,379. 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 Pennsylvania

How much does HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE cost in Pennsylvania?
The average cash price for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage in Pennsylvania is $3,215. Prices range from $1,494 to $16,783 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 Pennsylvania?
Hospital prices for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, the average cash price for hc cataract surg w/iol 1 stage is $3,215, which is 40% below the average list price of $5,379. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for HC CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE in Pennsylvania?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Pennsylvania 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.