Correction Of Widely-Opened Upper Eyelid in Illinois

Illinois Pricing in Context

In Illinois, CPT code 67911 (Correction Of Widely-Opened Upper Eyelid) carries an average Medicare payment of $337.19 — 17% below the national benchmark of $408.02. 25 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 87 total services. Individual payments in IL ranged from N/A at the low end to N/A at the high end, reflecting differences in provider setting (office vs. facility), modifiers, and the specific geographic locality code applied within the state.

The average billed charge in Illinois is $2,682.98, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount — the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because Illinois sits below the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run lower than the US median.

Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Eye Surgery procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in Illinois lands near $909.14, with self-pay cash prices typically around $1,054.96. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.