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Cataract Surgery: Jefferson County Health vs University Of Iowa in Des Moines

Jefferson County Health Center charges $75 for Cataract Surgery. University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics charges $1,633, a 95% gap. Both report transparency-file data within the past month, with 22 and 28 payer rates. Jefferson County Health Center is the lower-cost option for cash payers.

Head-to-head: Cataract Surgery pricing

Jefferson County Health Center

$75
Cash Price for Cataract Surgery
High confidence
22 payer rates

Source: Jefferson County Health Center machine-readable file , updated Sep 2026.

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

$1,633
Cash Price for Cataract Surgery
High confidence
28 payer rates

Source: University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics machine-readable file , updated Sep 2026.

Based on 50 price points

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Methodology and data sources

Based on 50 price points across Jefferson County Health Center and University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, updated 2026-09-01. Every price comes from each hospital's federally mandated price transparency file under 45 CFR Part 180. See the full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

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Prices shown are sourced from publicly available hospital pricing files required by federal law (45 CFR Part 180). Actual costs may vary based on your insurance plan, specific diagnosis, treatment complexity, and other factors. ProcedureRadar does not provide medical advice. This information is for comparison purposes only. Contact the hospital or your insurance provider for a personalized cost estimate.