Surgery
Detached retina repair with vitrectomy cost in Colorado
Detached retina repair with vitrectomy is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Colorado
From 5 hospital and 2 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $5,419 (most listed prices $1,860–$14,260).
Cheapest in Colorado
- $1,825
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Huerfano County Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,886
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Denver Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,206Source: UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community HospitalDetached retina repair with vitrectomyFacility fee only$6,918
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $8,265
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Animas Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Rocky Mountain Surgery CenterRepair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina · Retinal detachment repair with vitrectomyAsk what's included$40,105
Listed standard fee, not a confirmed cash price. Actual charges may vary, including additional drugs, implants, supplies or procedures; uninsured patients should contact the business office for payment options.
Source: rockymountainsurgery.com · checked Oct 2026 - Lincoln Surgery CenterRepair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina · Retinal detachment repair with vitrectomyAsk what's included$40,105
Standard fee, not a confirmed cash price. Actual patient responsibility may differ. Additional drugs, implants, supplies or procedures may increase charges. Uninsured patients should contact the business office before treatment to discuss p…
Source: lincolnsurgerycenter.com · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.