Price Checker / CPT 65730
How much does Corneal Transplant cost?
CPT 65730 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.6x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$4,650–$5,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$6,800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $13,170 is $8,120 over the fair price (about 2.6x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Corneal Transplant
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Memorial Hospital CARROLLTON, KY | $22,818 | $13,691 | 2037% |
| Brodstone Memorial Hospital Superior, NE | $9,015 | — | 727% |
| St. Anthony Hospital Pendleton, OR | $7,677 | — | 583% |
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About Corneal Transplant
CPT code 65730 refers to corneal transplant (billing description: "Corneal transplant"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,068 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,068 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.