Contact lens fitting is a clinic or emergency-department visit. Prices are from 704 US hospitals across 44 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, Inc | Binghamton, NY | $14 | — | ★ 3/5 | 219 min | — |
| Boston Medical Center-Brighton | Brighton, MA | $15 | $54 | ★ 3/5 | 146 min | — |
| Beloit Health System | Beloit, WI | $16 | $47 | ★ 3/5 | 129 min | — |
| O'connor Hospital | Delhi, NY | $18 | $32 | — | 95 min | — |
| Little Falls Hospital | Little Falls, NY | $18 | $26 | ★ 2/5 | 109 min | — |
| Cobleskill Regional Hospital | Cobleskill, NY | $18 | $30 | ★ 4/5 | 111 min | — |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City, KS | $20 | $64 | ★ 5/5 | 307 min | — |
| Metro Nashville General Hospital | Nashville, TN | $20 | $51 | ★ 4/5 | 125 min | — |
| Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center | Cortland, NY | $22 | $28 | ★ 3/5 | 182 min | — |
| Javon Bea Hospital | Rockford, IL | $26 | — | ★ 3/5 | 258 min | — |
| Altru Hospital | Grand Forks, ND | $27 | $78 | ★ 3/5 | 177 min | — |
| Saint Vincent Hospital | Erie, PA | $30 | $75 | ★ 4/5 | 219 min | — |
| Lake Region Healthcare Corporation | Fergus Falls, MN | $32 | $44 | — | — | — |
| Jefferson Hospital | Louisville, GA | $32 | $75 | — | 99 min | — |
| Jefferson Hospital | Jefferson Hills, PA | $32 | $75 | ★ 4/5 | 170 min | — |
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc | Westfield, NY | $37 | $75 | — | 120 min | — |
| Canonsburg General Hospital | Canonsburg, PA | $37 | $75 | ★ 3/5 | 155 min | — |
| Forbes Hospital | Monroeville, PA | $37 | $75 | ★ 3/5 | 261 min | — |
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston, MA | $39 | $29 | ★ 2/5 | 208 min | — |
| Grove City Medical Center | Grove City, PA | $39 | $75 | ★ 4/5 | 150 min | — |
| Allegheny Valley Hospital | Natrona, PA | $40 | $75 | ★ 4/5 | 203 min | — |
| Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $40 | $75 | ★ 3/5 | 274 min | — |
| Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital | Shelbyville, TN | $44 | $113 | ★ 4/5 | 125 min | — |
| Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital | Tullahoma, TN | $44 | $113 | ★ 3/5 | 168 min | — |
| Ahn Wexford Hospital | Wexford, PA | $44 | $75 | ★ 5/5 | 184 min | — |
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 October 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 Contact lens fitting
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: $81.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Geisinger | 7 |
$25 – $128 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 8 |
$13 – $192 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 8 |
$26 – $116 |
| Univera | 7 |
$47 – $63 |
| Devoted Health | 26 |
$53 – $103 |
| Molina Healthcare | 91 |
$31 – $105 |
| AmeriHealth | 30 |
$28 – $58 |
| Tricare / VA | 35 |
$28 – $90 |
| Medicaid | 48 |
$36 – $155 |
| Coventry | 11 |
$47 – $182 |
| Highmark | 23 |
$71 – $75 |
| Oscar Health | 27 |
$14 – $645 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 14 |
$52 – $108 |
| UCare | 14 |
$44 – $98 |
| Priority Health | 8 |
$36 – $219 |
| Humana | 205 |
$44 – $273 |
| Aetna | 180 |
$29 – $257 |
| MVP Health Care | 22 |
$12 – $301 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 84 |
$28 – $150 |
| Amerigroup | 31 |
$58 – $331 |
| Medicare | 29 |
$70 – $134 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 29 |
$45 – $281 |
| Independent Health | 6 |
$104 – $104 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 250 |
$36 – $234 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 61 |
$45 – $271 |
| Cigna | 130 |
$36 – $309 |
| Health Net | 24 |
$46 – $265 |
| Anthem | 112 |
$51 – $327 |
| Medica | 21 |
$52 – $194 |
| Security Health Plan | 10 |
$115 – $145 |
| EmblemHealth | 31 |
$41 – $332 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 286 |
$43 – $443 |
| HealthPartners | 44 |
$47 – $721 |
| SelectHealth | 13 |
$99 – $431 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 10 |
$129 – $966 |
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 |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | $27 |
| Georgia | $32 |
| Pennsylvania | $40 |
| Tennessee | $44 |
| Kansas | $46 |
| Colorado | $59 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Does Medicare cover Contact lens fitting?
We don’t have a standard national Medicare rate for Contact lens fitting, so we can’t confirm coverage here — it may depend on medical necessity, the setting, or your specific plan. Check Medicare.gov or ask your provider.
About these prices
Based on prices published by 704 US hospitals across 44 states, the typical (median) cash price is $81, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $162, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $99. Most cash prices fall between $31 and $206 — 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
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