What you pay for common surgeries under Original Medicare, Medigap and Advantage. Independent educational site. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government, the federal Medicare program, or any insurance company. Figures are 2026 amounts published by CMS unless noted; check Medicare.gov for your situation.
- Knee and hip replacement under Medicare: what you'll pay
How Medicare covers joint replacement in the hospital or as outpatient surgery, the Part A deductible, rehab costs, and how Medigap and Advantage change the bill.
- Cataract surgery with Medicare: costs and lens upgrades
What Medicare pays for cataract surgery with a standard lens, the extra cost of premium lenses, and the one pair of glasses covered afterward.
- Outpatient surgery under Medicare: ambulatory surgical centers vs hospitals
How Medicare pays for outpatient surgery at hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical centers, why costs differ, and what to ask before surgery.