Removal of eyelashes using forceps
Medicare pricing data for 20,971 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.1x markup — hospitals charge $123.59 but Medicare allows only $20.42. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Removal of eyelashes using forceps (HCPCS code 67820) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $20.42, but hospitals typically charge $123.59 — a 6.1x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $20.42, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.08. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 6.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $14.75 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $26 | $236 | 76 | 364 | +25.9% |
| District of Columbia | $23 | $149 | 34 | 163 | +12.2% |
| New York | $22 | $214 | 1,217 | 9,347 | +9.6% |
| California | $22 | $125 | 1,969 | 23,618 | +7.7% |
| New Jersey | $22 | $131 | 618 | 4,840 | +5.6% |
| Maryland | $22 | $110 | 376 | 2,540 | +5.4% |
| Rhode Island | $21 | $109 | 109 | 664 | +4.5% |
| Massachusetts | $21 | $142 | 619 | 3,400 | +4.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $21 | $45 | 43 | 83 | +3.5% |
| Connecticut | $21 | $187 | 281 | 1,490 | +3.2% |
| Hawaii | $21 | $121 | 133 | 1,461 | +2.1% |
| Washington | $21 | $99 | 491 | 2,401 | +1.7% |
| West Virginia | $21 | $105 | 119 | 752 | +1.4% |
| Illinois | $21 | $132 | 766 | 3,937 | +1.1% |
| Delaware | $21 | $110 | 68 | 596 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $21 | $115 | 341 | 1,659 | +0.4% |
| Oregon | $20 | $135 | 287 | 1,575 | +0.0% |
| Nevada | $20 | $97 | 151 | 1,035 | -0.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $20 | $113 | 975 | 6,262 | -0.8% |
| North Dakota | $20 | $115 | 86 | 321 | -0.9% |
| New Hampshire | $20 | $138 | 133 | 948 | -1.1% |
| Arizona | $20 | $110 | 449 | 3,545 | -1.5% |
| Michigan | $20 | $114 | 591 | 2,510 | -1.6% |
| Texas | $20 | $130 | 1,295 | 7,198 | -1.6% |
| Virginia | $20 | $101 | 592 | 3,846 | -1.9% |
| Minnesota | $20 | $131 | 381 | 1,391 | -1.9% |
| Montana | $20 | $76 | 110 | 686 | -2.3% |
| Louisiana | $20 | $159 | 311 | 2,176 | -2.6% |
| New Mexico | $20 | $115 | 104 | 448 | -2.8% |
| Florida | $20 | $95 | 1,476 | 18,527 | -3.0% |
| Oklahoma | $20 | $94 | 302 | 1,424 | -3.1% |
| Wisconsin | $20 | $231 | 374 | 1,388 | -4.5% |
| Georgia | $19 | $142 | 510 | 3,948 | -4.8% |
| Missouri | $19 | $107 | 430 | 1,998 | -5.1% |
| Wyoming | $19 | $75 | 53 | 218 | -5.2% |
| Idaho | $19 | $107 | 111 | 671 | -5.4% |
| Ohio | $19 | $121 | 633 | 2,417 | -5.5% |
| North Carolina | $19 | $111 | 670 | 4,270 | -5.7% |
| Utah | $19 | $97 | 190 | 1,067 | -5.8% |
| Maine | $19 | $95 | 130 | 687 | -6.3% |
| South Carolina | $19 | $111 | 351 | 2,505 | -6.8% |
| Vermont | $19 | $117 | 64 | 298 | -7.5% |
| Tennessee | $19 | $94 | 494 | 3,125 | -7.7% |
| Alabama | $19 | $86 | 365 | 2,480 | -7.7% |
| Arkansas | $19 | $105 | 223 | 2,052 | -8.0% |
| Kentucky | $19 | $103 | 286 | 1,145 | -8.6% |
| Nebraska | $19 | $115 | 188 | 714 | -8.6% |
| Mississippi | $19 | $143 | 208 | 1,516 | -8.7% |
| South Dakota | $19 | $81 | 99 | 382 | -8.8% |
| Kansas | $18 | $100 | 301 | 1,754 | -9.5% |
| Indiana | $18 | $110 | 410 | 1,794 | -9.5% |
| Iowa | $18 | $107 | 307 | 1,684 | -9.9% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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