Laser treatment of clouding after cataract surgery (YAG) at The University of Chicago Medical Center
CPT 66821 · Chicago, IL
These are The University of Chicago Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 12 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $316.92, median $796.37, highest $5,356.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital Chicago, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,184.86 | $1,692.66 | 2026-09-22 |
| Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL | 5.7 mi | $1,184.86 | $1,692.66 | 2026-09-22 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | 7.8 mi | $893.90 | $1,277.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL | 8.1 mi | $561.00 | $1,870.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL | 9.3 mi | $698.84 | $2,495.85 | 2026-09-29 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL | 11.1 mi | $394.68 | $1,196.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Swedish Hospital Chicago, IL | 14.1 mi | $2,620.00 | $2,620.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL | 14.1 mi | $383.64 | $1,668.00 | 2026-03-31 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 66821 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hc Discission Of Secondary Membranous Cataract; Laser Surgery standard_charge_information[30050] | both | $5,356.00 | $5,356.00 | |
| After cataract laser surgery standard_charge_information[46311] | outpatient | $589.39 – $5,007.00 |
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