Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1356 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,800median cash price · 1356 hospitals, 51 statestypically $776–$7,990 depending on the hospital

≈ 5.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$4,261

Cash / self-pay

$2,800

Insurer-negotiated

$2,276

Medicare pays

$552

$776$7,990

Median cash $2,800 · Medicare $552 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,800 — about 5.1× the Medicare rate ($552). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,105).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,261 list price could save about $1,460 (34%).

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Lowest cash prices

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc	Gassaway, WV	$456	—	—	102 min	15.0%
Potomac Valley Hospital	Keyser, WV	$456	—	★ 1/5	118 min	15.5%
Jackson General Hospital	Ripley, WV	$476	—	★ 3/5	133 min	14.8%
Hospital Pavia Caguas	Caguas, PR	$480	$168	—	—	17.1%
Harrison Community Hospital	Cadiz, OH	$500	—	—	84 min	15.2%
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc	Barnesville, OH	$500	$4,513	—	113 min	15.0%
Red Bud Regional Hospital	Red Bud, IL	$511	$894	★ 4/5	121 min	15.6%
Deaconess Hospital Inc	Evansville, IN	$511	$561	★ 2/5	189 min	15.3%
The Women's Hospital	Newburgh, IN	$511	$669	★ 5/5	128 min	—
Deaconess Henderson Hospital	Henderson, KY	$511	$789	★ 2/5	127 min	15.1%
Madison Hospital	Madison, MN	$520	$548	—	108 min	14.8%
Jefferson Medical Center	Ranson, WV	$525	—	★ 1/5	161 min	14.5%
East Jefferson General Hospital	Metairie, LA	$552	$3,312	★ 2/5	162 min	15.3%
Cheshire Medical Center	Keene, NH	$554	$1,339	★ 4/5	224 min	14.9%
Summersville Regional Medical Center	Summersville, WV	$566	—	★ 2/5	140 min	15.1%
Vanderbilt University Medical Center	Nashville, TN	$585	$439	★ 5/5	277 min	14.6%
Avera Queen of Peace	Mitchell, SD	$595	$1,192	★ 4/5	103 min	14.4%
West Jefferson Medical Center	Marrero, LA	$608	$2,096	★ 3/5	154 min	15.0%
St Bernard Hospital	Chicago, IL	$629	$1,295	★ 1/5	232 min	15.8%
North Central Surgical Center Llp	Dallas, TX	$637	$5,563	—	107 min	14.2%
Ellis Hospital	Schenectady, NY	$689	$634	★ 3/5	232 min	14.9%
Conway Medical Center	Conway, SC	$692	$504	★ 2/5	134 min	15.6%
Bassett Healthcare	Cooperstown, NY	$707	$852	★ 2/5	199 min	15.6%
Regional West Medical Center	Scottsbluff, NE	$710	$908	★ 2/5	201 min	14.9%
UPMC Cole	Coudersport, PA	$721	$962	★ 4/5	151 min	14.9%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $2,800; Medicare pays $552.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	129	$279 $176 – $2,487
Univera	11	$325 $45 – $588
Independent Health	15	$559 $279 – $2,165
Geisinger	36	$608 $455 – $3,396
Amerigroup	116	$744 $591 – $2,176
AmeriHealth	124	$770 $329 – $5,414
Priority Health	32	$816 $349 – $3,920
MVP Health Care	53	$963 $415 – $5,646
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	43	$1,106 $810 – $6,051
Molina Healthcare	361	$1,696 $428 – $3,242
Tricare / VA	148	$1,703 $406 – $3,696
Sanford Health Plan	27	$1,738 $399 – $3,346
Centene / Ambetter	455	$1,779 $466 – $3,440
Medicare	242	$1,786 $342 – $2,782
Coventry	42	$1,786 $601 – $4,175
Medica	56	$1,795 $451 – $2,898
Highmark	77	$1,830 $420 – $5,396
UCare	34	$1,848 $401 – $3,760
HealthPartners	90	$1,858 $419 – $3,441
Bright Health	38	$1,876 $1,257 – $4,829
Devoted Health	96	$1,878 $559 – $2,370
Harvard Pilgrim	23	$1,911 $784 – $4,700
UPMC Health Plan	56	$1,988 $500 – $6,400
Security Health Plan	23	$2,044 $518 – $6,189
UnitedHealthcare	857	$2,259 $441 – $5,370
Humana	581	$2,324 $488 – $4,955
Kaiser Permanente	132	$2,379 $581 – $5,505
Healthcare Highways	33	$2,434 $2,129 – $3,160
SelectHealth	29	$2,475 $1,026 – $5,307
Blue Cross Blue Shield	723	$2,616 $516 – $7,421
MultiPlan / PHCS network	207	$2,924 $725 – $7,014
Anthem	328	$3,043 $432 – $7,537
Health Net	119	$3,086 $523 – $6,634
Aetna	771	$3,345 $599 – $8,948
Oscar Health	127	$3,743 $1,377 – $5,336
EmblemHealth	40	$4,958 $1,803 – $18,105
Cigna	602	$5,642 $1,483 – $14,040
AvMed	29	$8,168 $3,198 – $12,418

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

State	Median cash
Tennessee	$450
Indiana	$511
New Hampshire	$779
New Mexico	$838
Mississippi	$1,008
Michigan	$1,559

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Stephen Laquis, M.D.	Ophthalmology	Fort Myers, FL	233
Zachary Keenum, M.D.	Ophthalmology	Dallas, TX	230
Jeffrey White, MD	Ophthalmology	Southern Pines, NC	230
Scott Sigler, MD	Ophthalmology	Edmond, OK	222
John Fezza, MD	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	Venice, FL	213
George Escaravage, MD	Ophthalmology	Wilmington, NC	206
Emilio Justo, M.D.	Ophthalmology	Sun City, AZ	202
Bryan Seiff, M.D.	Ophthalmology	Dover, DE	172
Byron Wilkes, M.D.	Ophthalmology	Pine Bluff, AR	168
Jason Friedrichs, M.D.	Ophthalmology	Fort Myers, FL	167
Christine Bokman, MD	Ophthalmology	Naples, FL	162
Hans Heymann, MD	Ophthalmology	Fayetteville, AR	159

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Does Medicare cover Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $552. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $110 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1356 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,800, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $4,261, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,276, a Medicare rate of about $552. Most cash prices fall between $776 and $7,990 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1356 US hospitals is $2,800. Most hospitals fall between $776 and $7,990. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $552). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)?

Medicare pays about $552. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) prices vary between hospitals?

Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.

Is the cash price lower than using insurance?

Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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