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E0218 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Fluid circulating cold pad with pump, any type. Medicaid pays a median of $49.07 for E0218 across 9 states, from $1.00 in Kansas to $389.59 in Oklahoma.

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

States publishing
9
National median
$49.07units vary by state
Lowest
$1.00Kansas
Highest
$389.59Oklahoma

What does Medicaid pay for E0218?

9 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for E0218. The national median is $49.07 (units differ between states). Oklahoma pays the most, $389.59, and Kansas the least, $1.00, a 389.6x spread.

E0218 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 9 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Oklahoma Source · since 2020-08-01$389.59——Plans must pay at least this—
2Illinois Source · since 2024-01-01$147.09——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Missouri Source · since 2019-07-01$53.47——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
5Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$49.07——Not classified—
8Alaska Source · since 2025-10-01$2.99——Not classified—
9Kansas Source · since 1997-01-01$1.00——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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for E0218?

It depends on the state. Of the 9 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $49.07. Oklahoma pays the most ($389.59) and Kansas the least ($1.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for E0218?

Oklahoma, at $389.59, effective 2020-08-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for E0218?

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.