Price Checker / CPT 15820
How much does Blepharoplasty Lower Eyelid cost?
CPT 15820 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 94x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$2,550–$3,000
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,750
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $262,967 is $260,167 over the fair price (about 94x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Blepharoplasty Lower Eyelid
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Port Charlotte Port Charlotte, FL | $306,571 | — | 46809% |
| Merit Health Woman's Hospital Flowood, MS | $219,363 | — | 31600% |
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About Blepharoplasty Lower Eyelid
CPT code 15820 refers to blepharoplasty lower eyelid (billing description: "Blepharoplasty lower eyelid"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $451 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $588 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.