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Laser Treatment For Clouded Vision After Cataract Surgery

Alaska rates for HCPCS 66821

Months or years after cataract surgery, the thin membrane that holds the artificial lens in place can become cloudy, a common and separate condition sometimes called a secondary cataract. This procedure uses a laser to create a small opening in that cloudy membrane, restoring clear vision without any incision into the eye. It is typically a quick, in-office treatment rather than a surgical trip to the operating room.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $676 · 10th–90th $347$2,5700%5%10%10th90th$676Professionalmedian $832 · 10th–90th $263$1,7380%10%10th90th$832$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$12,022.64
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$794.33
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$1,778.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$501.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$1,348.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$1,047.13
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$2,398.83
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,412.54
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$1,698.24
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$2,398.83
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$1,000.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,949.84