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Billing code E0273 · Equipment & supplies

E0273 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Bed board. Medicaid pays a median of $26.89 for E0273 across 10 states, from $17.31 in Oklahoma to $104.43 in Colorado.

Data as of Oct 5, 202610 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
10
National median
$26.89units vary by state
Lowest
$17.31Oklahoma
Highest
$104.43Colorado
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for E0273?

10 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for E0273. The national median is $26.89 (units differ between states). Colorado pays the most, $104.43, and Oklahoma the least, $17.31, a 6.0x spread.

State ranking

E0273 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 10 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Colorado Source · since 2022-07-01$104.43——Not classified—
2Mississippi Source · since 1998-10-01$59.36——Plans must pay at least this—
3Pennsylvania Source · since 2011-11-09$45.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
5Virginia Source · since 2010-07-01$29.82Each—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
6District of Columbia Source · since 1978-12-31$23.95——Not classified—
9Arkansas Source · since 2025-06-04$19.84——Not classified—
10Oklahoma Source · since 2020-08-01$17.31——Plans must pay at least this—
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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 E0273?

It depends on the state. Of the 10 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $26.89. Colorado pays the most ($104.43) and Oklahoma the least ($17.31).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for E0273?

Colorado, at $104.43, effective 2022-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for E0273?

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.