A9281 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Reaching/grabbing device, any type, any length, each. Medicaid pays a median of $19.05 for A9281 across 6 states, from $15.00 in Rhode Island to $60.00 in Connecticut.
- States publishing
- 6
- National median
- $19.05units vary by state
- Lowest
- $15.00Rhode Island
- Highest
- $60.00Connecticut
What does Medicaid pay for A9281?
6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A9281. The national median is $19.05 (units differ between states). Connecticut pays the most, $60.00, and Rhode Island the least, $15.00, a 4.0x spread.
A9281 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 6 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for A9281?
It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $19.05. Connecticut pays the most ($60.00) and Rhode Island the least ($15.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A9281?
Connecticut, at $60.00, effective 2006-04-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A9281?
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.