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A6456 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Zinc paste impregnated bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven. Medicaid pays a median of $1.46 for A6456 across 43 states, from $0.57 in Michigan to $9.76 in Florida.

Data as of Oct 5, 202643 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
43
National median
$1.46units vary by state
Lowest
$0.57Michigan
Highest
$9.76Florida
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for A6456?

43 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A6456. The national median is $1.46 (units differ between states). Florida pays the most, $9.76, and Michigan the least, $0.57, a 17.1x spread.

State ranking

A6456 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 43 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Florida Source · since 2026-07-01$9.76——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$2.19——Not classified—
3Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$1.93——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
21Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$1.46——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
22South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$1.46——Not classified—
23Massachusetts Source · since 2026-03-01$1.45——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
42New York Source · since 2022-06-01$0.808——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
43Michigan Source · since 2023-01-01$0.57——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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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for A6456?

It depends on the state. Of the 43 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1.46. Florida pays the most ($9.76) and Michigan the least ($0.57).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A6456?

Florida, at $9.76, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A6456?

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.