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A4281 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Tubing for breast pump, replacement. Medicaid pays a median of $4.75 for A4281 across 17 states, from $2.87 in Colorado to $19.18 in Massachusetts.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
17
National median
$4.75units vary by state
Lowest
$2.87Colorado
Highest
$19.18Massachusetts

What does Medicaid pay for A4281?

17 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A4281 at the nurse midwife level. The national median is $4.75 (units differ between states). Massachusetts pays the most, $19.18, and Colorado the least, $2.87, a 6.7x spread.

A4281 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 17 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Massachusetts Source · since 2026-03-01$19.18——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Pennsylvania Source · since 2004-01-01$15.91——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Missouri Source · since 2025-10-01$10.46——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
8Ohio Source · since 2022-01-01$4.75Each—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
9Texas Source · since 2025-09-01$4.75——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
10Nevada Source · since 2025-01-01$4.65——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
16North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$3.63——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
17Colorado Source · since 2022-07-01$2.87——Not classified—
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Rates are per the unit shown for each state; units can differ between states. Medicare amounts are computed from the CMS relative value file and locality cost indices; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for A4281?

It depends on the state. Of the 17 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $4.75. Massachusetts pays the most ($19.18) and Colorado the least ($2.87).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A4281?

Massachusetts, at $19.18, effective 2026-03-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A4281?

Not necessarily. Each state's plan contracts decide whether plans must pay at least the fee-for-service rate, pay a state-set rate, or negotiate their own. The workspace shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.