Cataract surgery cost in Crow Wing County, MN: surgery center vs. hospital

In Crow Wing County, MN, Medicare's estimated 2026 cost for a cataract surgery is $1,443.84 at an outpatient surgery center and $2,387.68 at a hospital outpatient department.

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The bottom line

What will I pay for a cataract surgery in Crow Wing County?

With Original Medicare only, your 20% coinsurance would be about $288.77 at a surgery center instead of $477.54 at a hospital — $188.77 less.

With a qualifying Medigap plan, your coinsurance is covered in either setting, and having it done at a recommended surgery center earns a $10 reward from SaveWell.

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Surgery center vs. hospital costs in Crow Wing County

Estimated 2026 costs for a cataract surgery in Crow Wing County, MN
SettingMedicare’s costYou pay, Original Medicare onlyYou pay, with Medigap
Outpatient surgery center$1,443.84$288.77$0.00 + $10 reward
Hospital outpatient department$2,387.68$477.54$0.00

Estimates based on 2025 Medicare claims for Crow Wing County, MN, as of October 6, 2026. They are not a quote, and your Part B deductible may apply.

Specialists

Find a cataract surgery specialist near you

2 SaveWell-network practices (2 specialists) serve Medicare patients in Crow Wing County, MN. SaveWell looks at each specialist’s experience with the procedure, the mix of facilities they use, and their cost track record in your county. Only the higher-value specialists are included in the SaveWell network.

Enter your ZIP code to see their names, addresses, and how far they are from you.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cataract surgery cost with Medicare in Crow Wing County, MN?

In Crow Wing County, MN, Medicare's estimated 2026 cost for a cataract surgery is $1,443.84 at an outpatient surgery center and $2,387.68 at a hospital outpatient department. With Original Medicare only, your 20% coinsurance would be about $288.77 at a surgery center instead of $477.54 at a hospital — $188.77 less.

Is a surgery center cheaper than a hospital for a cataract surgery in Crow Wing County?

Yes. With Original Medicare only, your 20% share is $188.77 lower at a surgery center than at a hospital.

Can I earn a reward with a Medigap plan?

With a qualifying Medigap plan, your coinsurance is covered in either setting, and having it done at a recommended surgery center earns a $10 reward from SaveWell.

Where can I find a cataract surgery specialist in Crow Wing County?

2 SaveWell-network practices (2 specialists) serve Medicare patients in Crow Wing County, MN. Enter your ZIP code on this page to see their names, addresses, and distances from you.

How were the specialists chosen?

SaveWell looks at each specialist’s experience with the procedure, the mix of facilities they use, and their cost track record in your county. Only the higher-value specialists are included in the SaveWell network.

Who can use SaveWell?

Free service for Original Medicare members to save money or earn rewards on common procedures. It does not work with Medicare Advantage plans today.

Rather talk it through?

A SaveWell care guide can find options for you at no cost, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific.

Call 855-507-7283