How Much Does Colorado Medicaid Pay for Eyeglasses & Lenses?
Prescription eyeglass frames and lenses — single vision, bifocal, and trifocal — covered by Medicaid.
Service Eyeglasses & Lenses Codes 16
In 2024, Colorado Medicaid paid an average of $62.19 per eyeglasses & lenses claim, across 268,997 total claims and 11 procedure codes. That's up 79% from $34.77 in 2018.
This data comes from official HHS Medicaid claims records. See how Colorado compares to other states →
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$62.19
Total Claims
268,997
Total Paid
$16,728,912.92
Codes Reporting
11
Average Payment Trend
| Year | Avg / Claim |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $34.77 |
| 2019 | $35.13 |
| 2020 | $34.29 |
| 2021 | $40.15 |
| 2022 | $43.14 |
| 2023 | $51.41 |
| 2024 | $62.19 |
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $34.77 | 314,363 | $10,930,521.51 | 10 |
| 2019 | $35.13 | 329,021 | $11,559,033.28 | 10 |
| 2020 | $34.29 | 280,646 | $9,623,427.22 | 9 |
| 2021 | $40.15 | 329,188 | $13,217,967.64 | 11 |
| 2022 | $43.14 | 308,367 | $13,302,850.89 | 10 |
| 2023 | $51.41 | 349,701 | $17,977,571.76 | 11 |
| 2024 | $62.19 | 268,997 | $16,728,912.92 | 11 |