| Audience | Relevant Price | | :--- | :--- | | | $125 – $185 per lens (wholesale) | | Patient with Medicare/PPO | $0 – $50 (after insurance) | | Cash-pay patient (lens only) | $200 – $300 | | Cash-pay patient (full surgery) | Lens contributes ~$250 of the $3,500 total |
For the vast majority of patients, the AcrySof IQ is considered a "premium standard" lens, but it falls under the category of a conventional monofocal IOL.
: For most patients, this lens is considered the "standard" or "basic" option. Medicare and most private insurance plans typically cover the full cost of the monofocal IOL when cataract surgery is deemed medically necessary. After meeting a deductible (such as the $257 Part B deductible for 2026), patients often only pay a 20% coinsurance fee for the entire procedure, which includes the lens, surgeon fees, and facility fees. Self-Pay or Private Surgery Cost
This is often the largest portion of the bill. It covers the operating room, nursing staff, sterilization, and equipment.