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Published codes
40
Vision procedures on the 2026 schedule
Median % of Medicare
92%
vs national Medicare, GPCI-neutral
Effective vintage
2026
latest effective year on the schedule
Common vision procedures and what Pennsylvania Medicaid pays
A curated sample of recognizable procedures from the 40-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 | Pennsylvania rate | % of Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92002 | Eye exam, new patient, intermediate | $43.49 | 51.3% |
| 92004 | Eye exam, new patient, comprehensive | $89.90 | 60.1% |
| 92012 | Eye exam, established patient, intermediate | $47.90 | 52.9% |
| 92014 | Eye exam, established patient, comprehensive | $72.26 | 56.8% |
| 92015 | Determination of eyeglass prescription (refraction) | $17.60 | -- |
| 92083 | Visual field examination, extended | $63.00 | 98.8% |
| 92134 | Retinal imaging (OCT scan) | $38.43 | 117.4% |
| 92250 | Photography of the back of the eye (fundus) | $53.17 | 143.4% |
| 92273 | Full-field electroretinography (ERG) | $118.32 | 96% |
| 92283 | Color vision examination, extended | $50.71 | 92% |
| V2020 | Frames, purchases | $7.00 | 7.9% |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Pennsylvania Medicaid pay for vision services and eyewear?
Pennsylvania Medicaid publishes 40 vision procedure rates effective 2026, paying a median 92% 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 Pennsylvania's vision rates compare with Medicare?
Across vision codes with a national Medicare comparator, Pennsylvania Medicaid pays a median 92% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania'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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