Procedures
Tear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum) cost in Ohio
Tear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum) 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 Ohio
From 8 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.
Nationwide typical: $500 (most listed prices $172–$3,544).
Cheapest in Ohio
- $172
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Barnesville Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - Harrison Community HospitalTear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum)Facility fee only$172
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Harrison Community Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - MetroHealth System Main CampusTear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum)Facility fee only$201
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MetroHealth System Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lima Memorial Health SystemTear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum)Facility fee only$329
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lima Memorial Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Nationwide Children's Hospital ToledoTear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum)Doctor fee only$451Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo price file · checked Oct 2026
- cleveland clinic main campusTear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum)Facility fee only$549
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: cleveland clinic main campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Akron Children's Hospital - AkronTear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum)Doctor fee only$657Source: Akron Children's Hospital - Akron price file · checked Oct 2026
- Nationwide Children's HospitalTear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum)Doctor fee only$725Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.