CGHS Eye Surgery Rate List: Glaucoma, Retina (Vitrectomy), Squint and Pterygium

Cataract is not the only eye surgery CGHS covers — glaucoma, retinal (vitrectomy), squint and pterygium procedures all have notified package rates at empanelled hospitals.

The figures below are from the Office Memorandum effective 13 October 2025, which supersedes the 2014 rate list. Ophthalmology rates are per eye unless the code says otherwise.

CGHS Glaucoma Surgery Rates, Per Eye (effective 13 October 2025)

Ophthalmology codes carry no separate super-speciality rate. Rates are per eye unless the code says otherwise. The OM sets the non-NABH rate 15% below the NABH rate for the same code.

• Trabeculectomy, per eye, Non-NABH — Rs 17,000
• Trabeculectomy, per eye, NABH — Rs 20,000
• Trabeculotomy / Kahook dual blade goniotomy, per eye (excluding the blade), Non-NABH — Rs 17,000
• Trabeculotomy / Kahook dual blade goniotomy, per eye (excluding the blade), NABH — Rs 20,000
• Trabeculectomy with trabeculotomy, both eyes, Non-NABH — Rs 29,750
• Trabeculectomy with trabeculotomy, both eyes, NABH — Rs 35,000
• Micro-incisional trabeculectomy (MIT), per eye, Non-NABH — Rs 21,250
• Micro-incisional trabeculectomy (MIT), per eye, NABH — Rs 25,000
• Glaucoma surgery with a glaucoma valve, per eye (cost of the valve extra), Non-NABH — Rs 17,000
• Glaucoma surgery with a glaucoma valve, per eye (cost of the valve extra), NABH — Rs 20,000
• Cost of the glaucoma / Ahmed valve, per eye, all hospital categories — Rs 15,000
• YAG laser iridotomy / hyaloidotomy / suture lysis after trabeculectomy, per eye, Non-NABH — Rs 4,250
• YAG laser iridotomy / hyaloidotomy / suture lysis after trabeculectomy, per eye, NABH — Rs 5,000
• Argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT), per eye, Non-NABH — Rs 4,250
• Argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT), per eye, NABH — Rs 5,000

Retina and Vitreous Surgery

• Vitrectomy (pars plana) including fluid-air exchange, per eye, Non-NABH — Rs 29,750
• Vitrectomy (pars plana) including fluid-air exchange, per eye, NABH — Rs 35,000
• Retinal detachment surgery, per eye, Non-NABH — Rs 23,375
• Retinal detachment surgery, per eye, NABH — Rs 27,500
• Retinal detachment surgery with scleral buckling, per eye, Non-NABH — Rs 29,750
• Retinal detachment surgery with scleral buckling, per eye, NABH — Rs 35,000
• Retinal laser — green laser for PRP, retinal tears, ROP or endolaser, per eye, Non-NABH — Rs 2,975
• Retinal laser — green laser for PRP, retinal tears, ROP or endolaser, per eye, NABH — Rs 3,500
• Intravitreal injection of drugs such as ranibizumab or aflibercept, per eye (excluding the cost of the drug), Non-NABH — Rs 4,250
• Intravitreal injection of drugs such as ranibizumab or aflibercept, per eye (excluding the cost of the drug), NABH — Rs 5,000

Squint, Pterygium and Eyelid Surgery

• Squint correction, one eye, Non-NABH — Rs 11,390
• Squint correction, one eye, NABH — Rs 13,400
• Squint correction, both eyes, Non-NABH — Rs 17,000
• Squint correction, both eyes, NABH — Rs 20,000
• Pterygium surgery with auto-conjunctival graft, per eye, Non-NABH — Rs 11,390
• Pterygium surgery with auto-conjunctival graft, per eye, NABH — Rs 13,400
• Chalazion incision and curettage, one eye, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Chalazion incision and curettage, one eye, NABH — Rs 2,000
• Chalazion incision and curettage, both eyes, Non-NABH — Rs 2,550
• Chalazion incision and curettage, both eyes, NABH — Rs 3,000
• Ptosis surgery (Fasanella-Servat, LPS resection or sling), one lid, Non-NABH — Rs 17,000
• Ptosis surgery (Fasanella-Servat, LPS resection or sling), one lid, NABH — Rs 20,000
• Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) — plain, Non-NABH — Rs 11,390
• Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) — plain, NABH — Rs 13,400

Rates shown are as per the CGHS approved package rates (Office Memorandum F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024(PartI) dated 03.10.2025, effective 2025-10-13) (2025 (effective 13.10.2025)) and are subject to periodic revision. Always verify the latest approved rates on the official source.

How CGHS Package Rates Work

A CGHS "package rate" is an all-inclusive amount covering admission, surgeon and anaesthetist charges, operation theatre, nursing, routine investigations, medicines and accommodation for the standard length of stay.

Under the Office Memorandum effective 13 October 2025, a non-NABH hospital is paid 15% below the NABH rate, and for the specialities the memorandum names, a super-speciality hospital is paid 15% above the NABH rate.

The published rate is the semi-private ward figure: a general-ward entitlement is 5% lower and a private-ward entitlement 5% higher. Hospitals in Tier II cities are paid 10% less and in Tier III cities 20% less than in Tier I, with the North-East and the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Tier II rates.

Referral and Prior Permission

For planned (non-emergency) procedures, a CGHS beneficiary needs a referral from the CGHS wellness centre and prior permission from the competent authority. Emergency treatment at an empanelled hospital is reimbursed up to CGHS rates without prior permission.

• Carry a valid CGHS card and follow your ward entitlement (based on pay/pension)
• Use an empanelled hospital for cashless treatment up to CGHS rates
• Obtain prior permission and referral for planned surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the glaucoma valve included in the CGHS package rate?

No. The surgery code reads "Glaucoma surgery with Glaucoma valves (Cost of Valve extra)" at Rs 17,000 per eye (non-NABH) and Rs 20,000 (NABH). The valve itself is listed separately at Rs 15,000 per eye, the same figure for every hospital category.

Does CGHS cover retinal detachment surgery?

Yes. Under the rates effective 13 October 2025, retinal detachment surgery is Rs 23,375 per eye (non-NABH) and Rs 27,500 (NABH), and with scleral buckling Rs 29,750 and Rs 35,000. Pars plana vitrectomy is Rs 29,750 and Rs 35,000. Confirm the exact code with the empanelled hospital.

Related

• CGHS cataract surgery rate list
• CGHS rate list for common procedures

Medical Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this article.

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