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E0171 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism. Medicaid pays a median of $38.00 for E0171 across 25 states, from $1.45 in Arizona to $503.72 in Iowa.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
25
National median
$38.00units vary by state
Lowest
$1.45Arizona
Highest
$503.72Iowa

What does Medicaid pay for E0171?

25 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for E0171 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $38.00 (units differ between states). Iowa pays the most, $503.72, and Arizona the least, $1.45 per day, a 347.4x spread.

E0171 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 25 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Iowa Source · since 2018-09-01$503.72——Plans must pay at least this—
2Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$391.50——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Kentucky Source · since 2026-01-01$371.12——State sets the plan rate—
12Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$39.01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
13Delaware Source · since 2026-01-01$38.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
14District of Columbia Source · since 2026-04-01$38.00——Not classified—
24Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$9.79——Not classified—
25Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$1.45day—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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for E0171?

It depends on the state. Of the 25 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $38.00. Iowa pays the most ($503.72) and Arizona the least ($1.45 per day).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for E0171?

Iowa, at $503.72, effective 2018-09-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for E0171?

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.