A6229 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile. Medicaid pays a median of $4.06 for A6229 across 42 states, from $1.42 in Wisconsin to $6.34 in North Dakota.
- States publishing
- 42
- National median
- $4.06units vary by state
- Lowest
- $1.42Wisconsin
- Highest
- $6.34North Dakota
What does Medicaid pay for A6229?
42 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A6229. The national median is $4.06 (units differ between states). North Dakota pays the most, $6.34, and Wisconsin the least, $1.42, a 4.5x spread.
A6229 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 42 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for A6229?
It depends on the state. Of the 42 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $4.06. North Dakota pays the most ($6.34) and Wisconsin the least ($1.42).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A6229?
North Dakota, at $6.34, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A6229?
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.