How Much Does North Carolina Medicaid Pay for Eyeglasses & Lenses?
Prescription eyeglass frames and lenses — single vision, bifocal, and trifocal — covered by Medicaid.
Service Eyeglasses & Lenses Codes 17
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$9.29
Total Claims
506,853
Total Paid
$4,707,221.78
Codes Reporting
8
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $10.04 | 359,277 | $3,608,878.16 | 8 |
| 2019 | $10.27 | 496,845 | $5,103,739.68 | 8 |
| 2020 | $10.29 | 376,262 | $3,873,087.63 | 8 |
| 2021 | $9.91 | 451,047 | $4,469,689.31 | 9 |
| 2022 | $9.66 | 449,193 | $4,337,750.90 | 7 |
| 2023 | $5.78 | 808,296 | $4,668,214.88 | 8 |
| 2024 | $9.29 | 506,853 | $4,707,221.78 | 8 |