How Much Does Trabeculoplasty Laser Surgical Cost?
Also known as: Trabeculoplasty laser surg (CPT 65855)
Laser treatment for open-angle glaucoma (selective laser trabeculoplasty - SLT).
The total estimated cost of Trabeculoplasty Laser Surgical (CPT 65855) is $411 to $668, including hospital fees, anesthesia, and supplies. The surgeon's Medicare fee alone is $171.
Total Estimated Cost of Care
This estimate includes hospital facility fees, anesthesia, and supplies .
Patient Guide: Trabeculoplasty Laser Surgical
What you need to know before your appointment
What to Expect
After numbing your eye, a gentle laser is applied to the drainage area to improve fluid outflow and lower eye pressure.
How Long Does It Take?
5-10 minutes per eye
Common Reasons Doctors Order This
Open-angle glaucoma, glaucoma not controlled by eye drops, intolerance to glaucoma eye drops
How to Prepare
Continue your regular eye drops. Bring sunglasses. Arrange a driver. Follow-up pressure check in 4-6 weeks.
Procedures Commonly Done Together
These procedures are frequently performed alongside Trabeculoplasty laser surg
How to Reduce Your Cost for Trabeculoplasty laser surg
Practical tips that can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars
- 1 Ask about cash-pay discounts
Many hospitals and clinics offer 20-40% discounts for self-pay patients. Always ask before scheduling.
- 2 Compare facility vs. office setting costs
For this procedure, the office rate ($246) differs from the facility rate ($171). Ask if it can be done in an office setting.
- 3 Shop around — costs vary significantly
Costs can vary 2-3x between providers in the same city. Get quotes from multiple facilities.
How is the Price Calculated?
Medicare calculates procedure payments using Relative Value Units (RVUs). Each procedure has three components multiplied by a conversion factor ($33.40 in 2026) and adjusted by geographic cost indices.
Payment = Total RVU (7.35) x CF ($33.40) = $245
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Trabeculoplasty laser surg cost?
The Medicare facility rate for Trabeculoplasty laser surg is $171. Commercial insurance rates typically range from 150% to 250% of Medicare (varies by plan).
How much does Trabeculoplasty laser surg cost without insurance?
Without insurance, the cost of Trabeculoplasty laser surg can range from 150% of Medicare to 500% of Medicare depending on the facility. Many hospitals and clinics offer self-pay discounts of 20-40% off their chargemaster price. Always ask about cash pricing before your visit.
Does insurance cover Trabeculoplasty laser surg?
Most commercial health insurance plans and Medicare cover Trabeculoplasty laser surg when ordered by a physician for a medically necessary reason. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan's deductible, copay/coinsurance structure, and whether you use an in-network provider. Check with your insurance company before scheduling to confirm coverage and get a cost estimate.
Why does the cost vary so much by location?
Medicare adjusts payments using Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs) that reflect local differences in physician work costs, practice expenses, and malpractice insurance. Manhattan, San Francisco, and other high-cost areas pay significantly more than rural regions. Commercial insurers follow similar geographic patterns.