How Much Does Iowa 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, Iowa Medicaid paid an average of $21.94 per eyeglasses & lenses claim, across 57,717 total claims and 7 procedure codes. That's down 5% from $23.18 in 2018.
This data comes from official HHS Medicaid claims records. See how Iowa compares to other states →
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$21.94
Total Claims
57,717
Total Paid
$1,266,552.68
Codes Reporting
7
Average Payment Trend
| Year | Avg / Claim |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $23.18 |
| 2019 | $22.97 |
| 2020 | $22.40 |
| 2021 | $22.99 |
| 2022 | $22.15 |
| 2023 | $21.53 |
| 2024 | $21.94 |
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $23.18 | 122,747 | $2,844,952.12 | 9 |
| 2019 | $22.97 | 119,891 | $2,753,568.51 | 9 |
| 2020 | $22.40 | 76,824 | $1,720,856.37 | 7 |
| 2021 | $22.99 | 80,989 | $1,862,238.72 | 8 |
| 2022 | $22.15 | 83,848 | $1,856,854.87 | 9 |
| 2023 | $21.53 | 70,775 | $1,524,062.85 | 7 |
| 2024 | $21.94 | 57,717 | $1,266,552.68 | 7 |