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Billing code A6523 · Equipment & supplies

A6523 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Gradient compression garment, arm, padded. Medicaid pays a median of $663.46 for A6523 across 26 states, from $413.50 in New Hampshire to $870.01 in Arizona.

Data as of Oct 5, 202626 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
26
National median
$663.46units vary by state
Lowest
$413.50New Hampshire
Highest
$870.01Arizona
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for A6523?

26 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A6523. The national median is $663.46 (units differ between states). Arizona pays the most, $870.01, and New Hampshire the least, $413.50, a 2.1x spread.

State ranking

A6523 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 26 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$870.01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Washington Source · since 2026-07-01$729.02——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$729.02——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
13Iowa Source · since 2024-07-01$670.80——State sets the plan rate—
14Virginia Source · since 2026-01-01$656.12Each—Plans must pay at least this—
15South Dakota Source · since 2026-01-01$656.12——Not classified—
25New Jersey Source · since 2026-07-01$510.31——Not classified—
26New Hampshire Source · since 2024-01-01$413.50——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 A6523?

It depends on the state. Of the 26 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $663.46. Arizona pays the most ($870.01) and New Hampshire the least ($413.50).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A6523?

Arizona, at $870.01, effective 2026-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A6523?

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.