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Billing code A9700 · Equipment & supplies

A9700 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Supply of injectable contrast material for use in.... Medicaid pays a median of $135.79 for A9700 across 12 states, from $22.00 in Kansas to $294.30 in South Dakota.

Data as of Oct 5, 202612 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
12
National median
$135.79units vary by state
Lowest
$22.00Kansas
Highest
$294.30South Dakota
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for A9700?

12 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A9700. The national median is $135.79 (units differ between states). South Dakota pays the most, $294.30, and Kansas the least, $22.00, a 13.4x spread.

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A9700 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 12 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1South Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$294.30——Not classified—
2Texas Source · since 2014-01-01$238.68——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Montana Source · since 2025-07-01$185.24——Not classified—
6Alabama Source · since 2026-08-25$143.52——Not classified—
7Wisconsin Source · since 2008-07-01$128.05——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
8Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$118.43——Plans must pay at least this—
11Ohio Source · since 2005-09-01$78.75——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
12Kansas Source · since 2001-01-01$22.00——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 A9700?

It depends on the state. Of the 12 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $135.79. South Dakota pays the most ($294.30) and Kansas the least ($22.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A9700?

South Dakota, at $294.30, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A9700?

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.