Cataract Surgery Cost in Wyoming (2026)
Modest savings vs. the US average · WY
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why cataract surgery costs what it does in Wyoming.
Regional Price Parity
Wyoming's cost-of-living index sits at 94.5 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
Limited local facility options in Wyoming can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At -5.5% below the national average ($5,000), Wyoming is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.
Cataract Surgery in Wyoming: What to Know
Wyoming offers advanced cataract surgery options, often eliminating the need for out-of-state travel. Cheyenne Eye Clinic & Surgery Center was the first in Wyoming to provide laser-assisted cataract surgery, and their on-site ASC is AAAHC accredited. In Cody, Northern Wyoming Ophthalmology offers customized surgery with ORA System technology for precise lens selection and astigmatism correction, serving the Big Horn Basin locally. Casper Surgical Center also provides outpatient cataract procedures.
For potentially lower costs, consider ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) like those at Cheyenne Eye Surgery or Casper Surgical Center, as they typically have reduced overhead compared to hospital settings. Patients in border regions might also explore options in neighboring states like Colorado or Montana, though Wyoming's prices are already competitive. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Wyoming
Wyoming falls slightly below the national average for cataract surgery costs. Here's the typical cost breakdown.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
Wyoming all-in range
Financing Options
Many Wyoming clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $4,725 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Prices reflect regional cost-of-living adjustments. How we calculate these numbers →
Ranges adjusted for Wyoming's regional price parity (94.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Wyoming
CMS Medicare data shows limited facility options for cataract surgery in Wyoming. Fewer providers can mean less price competition.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Medical Center | Casper | $2,074 | $1,649 | 482 |
| St Johns Medical Center | Jackson | $2,265 | $1,798 | 165 |
| Evanston Regional Hospital | Evanston | $2,043 | $1,571 | 31 |
Cataract Surgery Cost in Nearby States
Compared to surrounding states, Wyoming is the most affordable option for cataract surgery.
Expert Answers for Wyoming Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Wyoming.
Compare Wyoming with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main cataract surgery cost guide.
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How we calculate cataract surgery costs in Wyoming
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Wyoming's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.