Cataract surgery
Medicare may cover cataract surgery that implants conventional intraocular lenses, depending on where you live. Medicare doesn’t usually cover eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, Part B (Medical Insurance)
Covers certain doctors’ services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.
Your costs in Original Medicare
- For covered cataract surgery in a hospital outpatient setting or ambulatory surgical center: After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the
Deductible
The amount you must pay for health care or prescriptions before Original Medicare, your Medicare Advantage Plan, your Medicare drug plan, or your other insurance begins to pay.Medicare-approved amountto both the facility and the doctor who performs your surgery.Medicare-approved amount
The payment amount that Original Medicare sets for a covered service or item. When your provider accepts assignment, Medicare pays its share and you pay your share of that amount. - For covered cataract surgery you get in a doctor’s office: After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for both the intraocular lens and the surgery to implant it.
What it is
Cataract surgery removes a cloudy natural lens from your eye and, in most cases, replaces it with a clear artificial lens.
Things to know
If Medicare covers cataract surgery in your area, you can get it using traditional surgical techniques or lasers.