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Published codes
56
Vision procedures on the 2026 schedule
Median % of Medicare
166%
vs national Medicare, GPCI-neutral
Effective vintage
2026
latest effective year on the schedule
Common vision procedures and what Alaska Medicaid pays
A curated sample of recognizable procedures from the 56-code schedule. Rates are the state's published fee-for-service amounts; the percentage compares each rate with the national Medicare amount for the same code.
| Code | Procedure | Alaska rate | % of Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92002 | Eye exam, new patient, intermediate | $143.15 | 168.7% |
| 92004 | Eye exam, new patient, comprehensive | $257.79 | 172.3% |
| 92012 | Eye exam, established patient, intermediate | $152.14 | 168.1% |
| 92014 | Eye exam, established patient, comprehensive | $216.51 | 170.1% |
| 92015 | Determination of eyeglass prescription (refraction) | $35.45 | -- |
| 92083 | Visual field examination, extended | $104.05 | 163.1% |
| 92134 | Retinal imaging (OCT scan) | $54.34 | 166% |
| 92250 | Photography of the back of the eye (fundus) | $62.40 | 168.3% |
| 92273 | Full-field electroretinography (ERG) | $195.63 | 158.7% |
| 92283 | Color vision examination, extended | $84.70 | 153.7% |
| 92340 | Fitting of eyeglasses, single vision | $58.53 | -- |
Published Medicaid fee-for-service schedule amounts, not a coverage or eligibility guarantee. Managed-care plan rates can differ. Where no prior-authorization flag is shown, the state does not publish one. Rows marked * show the schedule's representative published variant.
More Alaska Medicaid fee schedules
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Frequently asked questions
What does Alaska Medicaid pay for vision services and eyewear?
Alaska Medicaid publishes 56 vision procedure rates effective 2026, paying a median 166% of the national Medicare amount for the same services. The schedule covers eye exams, refractions, frames, and lenses. The table on this page shows published rates for common procedures; the complete all-codes schedule is available as a CSV download with a ProviderSignal Rates subscription.
How do Alaska's vision rates compare with Medicare?
Across vision codes with a national Medicare comparator, Alaska Medicaid pays a median 166% of the Medicare amount (GPCI-neutral national comparison). Individual codes vary widely, so check the per-code percentage in the table.
Do vision services need prior authorization in Alaska?
Alaska does not publish prior-authorization indicators on this fee schedule, so PA requirements must be confirmed through the state's provider manual or portal. Absence of a flag here means "not published", never "no PA required".
Where do these rates come from?
Directly from Alaska's published Medicaid fee-for-service schedule (effective 2026), collected and normalized by ProviderSignal across all 50 states + DC. Rates are re-collected on a rolling schedule and this page updates automatically. Procedure descriptions are ProviderSignal's own plain-language labels or public-domain CMS text.
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