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Billing code E0291 · Equipment & supplies

E0291 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Hospital bed, fixed height, without side rails. Medicaid pays a median of $52.18 for E0291 across 38 states, from $1.44 in Kansas to $566.40 in Washington.

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

States publishing
38
National median
$52.18units vary by state
Lowest
$1.44Kansas
Highest
$566.40Washington
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for E0291?

38 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for E0291. The national median is $52.18 (units differ between states). Washington pays the most, $566.40, and Kansas the least, $1.44, a 393.3x spread.

State ranking

E0291 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
1Washington Source · since 2026-07-01$566.40——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$558.51——Not classified—
3Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$547.50——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
19Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$52.54——Not classified—
20Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$51.82——Not classified—
21Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$51.44——Not classified—
37Wisconsin Source · since 2026-01-01$1.78——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
38Kansas Source · since 1989-01-01$1.44——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 E0291?

It depends on the state. Of the 38 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $52.18. Washington pays the most ($566.40) and Kansas the least ($1.44).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for E0291?

Washington, at $566.40, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for E0291?

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.