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Cataract Surgery: METROWEST vs SOUTH SHORE in Boston

METROWEST MEDICAL CENTER charges $14,311 for Cataract Surgery. SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL charges $1,730, a 88% gap. Both report transparency-file data within the past month, with 8 and 11 payer rates. SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL is the lower-cost option for cash payers.

Head-to-head: Cataract Surgery pricing

METROWEST MEDICAL CENTER

$14,311
Cash Price for Cataract Surgery
High confidence
8 payer rates

Source: METROWEST MEDICAL CENTER machine-readable file , updated Jun 2026.

SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL

$1,730
Cash Price for Cataract Surgery
High confidence
11 payer rates

Source: SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL machine-readable file , updated Jun 2026.

Based on 19 price points

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Kevin Monangai, Founder of ProcedureRadar

Methodology and data sources

Based on 19 price points across METROWEST MEDICAL CENTER and SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL, updated 2026-04-18. 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.