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A4297 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Intermittent urinary catheter; hydrophilic coating. Medicaid pays a median of $8.98 for A4297 across 38 states, from $5.68 in New York to $11.03 in North Dakota.

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

States publishing
38
National median
$8.98units vary by state
Lowest
$5.68New York
Highest
$11.03North Dakota

What does Medicaid pay for A4297?

38 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A4297 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $8.98 (units differ between states). North Dakota pays the most, $11.03, and New York the least, $5.68, a 1.9x spread.

A4297 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 38 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1North Dakota Source · since 2026-02-08$11.03——Not classified—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$10.75——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$10.73——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
19Wyoming Source · since 2026-07-01$8.99——Not classified—
20Virginia Source · since 2026-01-01$8.97Each—Plans must pay at least this—
21Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$8.73——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
37Connecticut Source · since 2026-01-01$5.95——Not classified—
38New York Source · since 2026-07-01$5.68——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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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 A4297?

It depends on the state. Of the 38 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $8.98. North Dakota pays the most ($11.03) and New York the least ($5.68).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A4297?

North Dakota, at $11.03, effective 2026-02-08.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A4297?

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.