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Billing code A6404 · Equipment & supplies

A6404 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile. Medicaid pays a median of $0.66 for A6404 across 31 states, from $0.08 in Maine to $3.99 in Connecticut.

Data as of Oct 5, 202631 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
31
National median
$0.66units vary by state
Lowest
$0.08Maine
Highest
$3.99Connecticut
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for A6404?

31 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A6404. The national median is $0.66 (units differ between states). Connecticut pays the most, $3.99, and Maine the least, $0.08, a 49.9x spread.

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A6404 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 31 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Connecticut Source · since 2003-08-01$3.99——Not classified—
2Arkansas Source · since 2025-05-16$2.31——Not classified—
3West Virginia Source · since 2026-04-01$2.16——Plans must pay at least this—
15Louisiana Source · since 2021-09-01$0.67——Plans must pay at least this—
16Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$0.66——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
17Massachusetts Source · since 2026-03-01$0.64——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
30Oklahoma Source · since 2020-08-01$0.21——Plans must pay at least this—
31Maine Source · since 2023-01-01$0.08——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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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for A6404?

It depends on the state. Of the 31 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.66. Connecticut pays the most ($3.99) and Maine the least ($0.08).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A6404?

Connecticut, at $3.99, effective 2003-08-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A6404?

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.