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Laser Iridotomy (Eye)

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 66761

A laser is used to create a tiny opening in the colored part of the eye (the iris) to allow fluid to flow more freely inside the eye. It is most often performed to treat or prevent a form of glaucoma caused by blocked fluid drainage, which can otherwise cause a dangerous rise in eye pressure. The procedure is done without cutting into the eye surgically.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Laser Iridotomy (Eye) cost?

$363

Typical physician fee. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $363 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $282 to $646.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $2,399 · 10th to 90th $302 to $6,310Professionalmedian $302 · 10th to 90th $219 to $490
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0Kfacility $2,399professional $302

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$7,762.47
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$288.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$1,122.02
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$1,122.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$288.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$57.54
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$2,454.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$794.33
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$691.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$5,128.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$851.14

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in Wyoming than in West Virginia. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC $363 · 33rd of 51
WY $1,000WV $295

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.