How Much Does South Carolina 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, South Carolina Medicaid paid an average of $32.66 per eyeglasses & lenses claim, across 60,626 total claims and 7 procedure codes. Rates have remained roughly stable since 2018.
This data comes from official HHS Medicaid claims records. See how South Carolina compares to other states →
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$32.66
Total Claims
60,626
Total Paid
$1,979,953.82
Codes Reporting
7
Average Payment Trend
| Year | Avg / Claim |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $32.60 |
| 2019 | $32.01 |
| 2020 | $32.16 |
| 2021 | $31.18 |
| 2022 | $31.76 |
| 2023 | $32.25 |
| 2024 | $32.66 |
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $32.60 | 71,124 | $2,318,693.58 | 7 |
| 2019 | $32.01 | 73,303 | $2,346,142.09 | 6 |
| 2020 | $32.16 | 59,973 | $1,928,810.60 | 7 |
| 2021 | $31.18 | 72,903 | $2,273,092.58 | 6 |
| 2022 | $31.76 | 82,728 | $2,627,679.78 | 8 |
| 2023 | $32.25 | 78,302 | $2,525,499.49 | 7 |
| 2024 | $32.66 | 60,626 | $1,979,953.82 | 7 |