Imaging of front third of eye
Medicare pricing data for 4,492 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $15 in West Virginia to $36 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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
Imaging of front third of eye (HCPCS code 92132) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $30.68, but hospitals typically charge $103.70 — a 3.4x 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 $30.68, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.14. 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 3.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $22.70 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $36 | $179 | 26 | 152 | +18.1% |
| New York | $34 | $129 | 518 | 9,834 | +10.6% |
| District of Columbia | $33 | $106 | 10 | 82 | +8.9% |
| California | $33 | $90 | 618 | 10,673 | +6.8% |
| New Jersey | $33 | $80 | 152 | 1,877 | +6.6% |
| Connecticut | $33 | $112 | 56 | 363 | +6.2% |
| Hawaii | $32 | $103 | 36 | 428 | +5.6% |
| Maryland | $32 | $101 | 113 | 525 | +5.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $31 | $107 | 11 | 50 | +1.5% |
| Washington | $31 | $89 | 170 | 1,208 | +0.5% |
| Montana | $31 | $79 | 18 | 62 | -0.3% |
| Vermont | $30 | $75 | 11 | 22 | -0.8% |
| Illinois | $30 | $109 | 182 | 908 | -1.2% |
| Colorado | $30 | $98 | 42 | 175 | -1.8% |
| Delaware | $30 | $95 | 23 | 84 | -2.1% |
| Maine | $30 | $82 | 31 | 67 | -2.5% |
| Tennessee | $29 | $65 | 17 | 100 | -4.9% |
| Massachusetts | $29 | $170 | 153 | 1,672 | -6.3% |
| Minnesota | $29 | $161 | 78 | 473 | -6.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $29 | $215 | 206 | 1,291 | -6.6% |
| Texas | $29 | $86 | 211 | 2,766 | -7.0% |
| Wyoming | $29 | $100 | 16 | 160 | -7.0% |
| Missouri | $28 | $82 | 77 | 406 | -7.2% |
| Florida | $28 | $74 | 334 | 2,436 | -7.4% |
| Oregon | $28 | $68 | 79 | 660 | -7.5% |
| Alabama | $28 | $59 | 4 | 457 | -7.9% |
| Virginia | $28 | $98 | 42 | 516 | -8.3% |
| Arizona | $28 | $92 | 129 | 1,014 | -8.3% |
| Georgia | $28 | $68 | 10 | 22 | -9.1% |
| North Dakota | $28 | $91 | 23 | 283 | -9.4% |
| New Mexico | $28 | $90 | 9 | 15 | -9.6% |
| Nevada | $28 | $88 | 50 | 336 | -10.2% |
| Nebraska | $27 | $87 | 39 | 78 | -10.6% |
| South Dakota | $27 | $68 | 14 | 26 | -10.9% |
| Kansas | $27 | $68 | 57 | 681 | -11.3% |
| Oklahoma | $27 | $63 | 63 | 339 | -12.1% |
| Michigan | $27 | $107 | 104 | 694 | -12.2% |
| Indiana | $27 | $62 | 130 | 1,114 | -12.2% |
| Arkansas | $27 | $94 | 17 | 117 | -12.3% |
| Rhode Island | $27 | $89 | 25 | 123 | -12.3% |
| Idaho | $27 | $64 | 32 | 358 | -12.7% |
| Kentucky | $27 | $60 | 63 | 236 | -13.6% |
| Utah | $27 | $124 | 41 | 270 | -13.6% |
| Mississippi | $26 | $68 | 19 | 51 | -14.0% |
| New Hampshire | $26 | $87 | 37 | 103 | -14.2% |
| Ohio | $26 | $89 | 184 | 1,751 | -15.1% |
| North Carolina | $25 | $102 | 10 | 21 | -17.9% |
| Iowa | $24 | $102 | 48 | 326 | -21.0% |
| Louisiana | $23 | $134 | 38 | 169 | -24.1% |
| Wisconsin | $20 | $98 | 67 | 462 | -33.2% |
| West Virginia | $15 | $56 | 6 | 31 | -49.7% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
💊 Need post-procedure medications? Check costs on OpenPrescriber