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Billing code E0256 · Equipment & supplies

E0256 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Hospital bed, variable height, hi-lo. Medicaid pays a median of $73.10 for E0256 across 38 states, from $2.16 in Wisconsin to $805.68 in Vermont.

Data as of Oct 5, 202638 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
38
National median
$73.10units vary by state
Lowest
$2.16Wisconsin
Highest
$805.68Vermont
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for E0256?

38 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for E0256. The national median is $73.10 (units differ between states). Vermont pays the most, $805.68, and Wisconsin the least, $2.16, a 373.0x spread.

State ranking

E0256 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 38 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$805.68——Not classified—
2Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$768.37——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Virginia Source · since 2026-01-01$758.78Each—Plans must pay at least this—
19Indiana Source · since 2026-01-01$73.40unit—Plans must pay at least this—
20Maine Source · since 2026-01-01$72.80——Not classified—
21Delaware Source · since 2026-01-01$71.87——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
37New Hampshire Source · since 2022-07-01$40.75——Not classified—
38Wisconsin Source · since 2026-01-01$2.16——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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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for E0256?

It depends on the state. Of the 38 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $73.10. Vermont pays the most ($805.68) and Wisconsin the least ($2.16).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for E0256?

Vermont, at $805.68, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for E0256?

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.