Eye Surface Reconstruction Using Conjunctival Tissue
Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 68326
Reconstructive surgery of the surface lining of the eye or eyelid using the eye's own conjunctival tissue, either repositioned from a healthy area nearby or taken from the other eye, rather than tissue from the cheek. It is used to rebuild the eye's surface after scarring, injury, or a condition that has damaged or shortened this lining. The tissue is shaped and secured over the affected area to restore normal eye movement and comfort.
Rates data updated October 2026.
How much does Eye Surface Reconstruction Using Conjunctival Tissue cost?
$692
Typical physician fee. In Washington, DC, October 2026.
Insurers have agreed to pay about $692 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $603 to $1,585.
These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.
How much rates vary
Facilitymedian $5,129 · 10th to 90th $1,660 to $26,915Professionalmedian $661 · 10th to 90th $562 to $1,820
Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.
Rates by insurance carrier
Insurance Carrier
Facility/Professional
Modifier
Typical LowTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
MedianTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Typical HighTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$7,079.46
Facility
None
$812.83
$4,073.80
$7,079.46
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$812.83
Professional
None
$588.84
$812.83
$812.83
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$3,311.31
Professional
None
$602.56
$660.69
$3,311.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$1,737.80
Professional
None
$575.44
$602.56
$1,737.80
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$1,513.56
Professional
None
$588.84
$1,318.26
$1,513.56
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$27,542.29
Facility
None
$1,737.80
$7,943.28
$27,542.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$1,819.70
Professional
None
$478.63
$602.56
$1,819.70
Where Washington, DC sits
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