E0988 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Manual wheelchair accessory, lever-activated, wheel drive. 25 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for E0988. Rates run from $0.01 in Rhode Island to $3,876.44 in Virginia, with a median of $341.30.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 25
- Median rate
- $341.30units vary by state
- Highest
- $3,876.44Virginia
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
E0988 rate in every state
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.
| State | Medicaid rate | Unit | Per hour | Managed-care plans | % of Medicare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $3,876.44since 2026-01-01 | Pair | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DMAS procedure fee file hcpcmedical.csv |
| VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $3,610.39⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - DME Code |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $3,544.13⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · West Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, Bureau for Medical Services) | $3,413.00⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-04-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | BMS DME 2026 Rural Fee Schedule Effectiv |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $3,356.47⚠ over 3× mediansince 2019-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Durable Medic |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $2,940.87⚠ over 3× mediansince 2019-07-24 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS DME Fee Schedule (effective 2019-07- |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $2,850.00since 2021-07-01 | Pair | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM DMEPOS combined payment schedules (a |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $2,596.54⚠ over 3× mediansince 2013-03-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: 10/01/2026 MEDS - DME |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $418.25since 2026-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $410.20since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| AlaskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alaska Medicaid (fee-for-service, Department of Health) | $410.20since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Alaska Medicaid DMEPOS Interim Fee Sched |
| DelawareAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Delaware Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMMA / DMAP) | $410.20since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAP 2026 DME Fee Schedule |
| District of ColumbiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · DC Medicaid (DHCF) fee-for-service | $341.30since 2026-04-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | REFRP00178CSV - Medical Fee Schedule Rep |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $333.82since 2026-03-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Rates for Durable Medical Equipment, Oxy |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $321.54since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| South DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service, DSS Division of Medical Services) | $319.97since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | South Dakota Medicaid DME fee schedule ( |
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $309.86since 2024-07-01 | — | — | State sets the plan rate | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #08 PHARMACY |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $281.51since 2025-12-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $269.97since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $265.39since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Su |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $216.74since 2012-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Durable Medical Equip |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $102.55since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $15.85since 2026-10-01 | day | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: DME rent |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $10.58since 2025-06-04 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Prosthetics (includes |
| Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Rhode Island Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.01since 2012-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | RI Medicaid Interactive Fee For Service |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. 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 with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for E0988?
It depends on the state. Of the 25 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $341.30. Virginia pays the most ($3,876.44 per Pair) and Rhode Island the least ($0.01).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for E0988?
Virginia, at $3,876.44 per Pair, effective 2026-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for E0988?
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 table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.
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