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Billing code A9505 · Equipment & supplies

A9505 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Thallium tl-201 thallous chloride, diagnostic. Medicaid pays a median of $34.88 for A9505 across 31 states, from $16.88 in Arkansas to $300.00 in District of Columbia.

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

States publishing
31
National median
$34.88units vary by state
Lowest
$16.88Arkansas
Highest
$300.00District of Columbia
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for A9505?

31 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A9505. The national median is $34.88 (units differ between states). District of Columbia pays the most, $300.00, and Arkansas the least, $16.88, a 17.8x spread.

State ranking

A9505 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
1District of Columbia Source · since 2015-12-01$300.00——Not classified—
2Indiana Source · since 2017-11-10$90.00percent of billed charges—Plans must pay at least this—
3Virginia Source · since 1998-07-15$85.39——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
15New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$36.25——Plans must pay at least this—
16Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$34.88——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
17Maryland Source · since 2026-01-01$34.20——Not classified—
30Colorado Source · since 2022-07-01$21.35——Not classified—
31Arkansas Source · since 2025-06-13$16.88——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

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What does Medicaid pay for A9505?

It depends on the state. Of the 31 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $34.88. District of Columbia pays the most ($300.00) and Arkansas the least ($16.88).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A9505?

District of Columbia, at $300.00, effective 2015-12-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A9505?

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.