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Billing code K0050 · Equipment & supplies

K0050 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Ratchet assembly, replacement only. Medicaid pays a median of $29.41 for K0050 across 47 states, from $2.59 in Georgia to $58.84 in North Dakota.

Data as of Oct 5, 202647 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
47
National median
$29.41units vary by state
Lowest
$2.59Georgia
Highest
$58.84North Dakota
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for K0050?

47 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for K0050. The national median is $29.41 (units differ between states). North Dakota pays the most, $58.84, and Georgia the least, $2.59, a 22.7x spread.

State ranking

K0050 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 47 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$58.84——Not classified—
2Arizona Source · since 2021-10-01$45.22——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3District of Columbia Source · since 2026-04-01$39.93——Not classified—
23Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$29.45——Not classified—
24Kentucky Source · since 2020-01-01$29.41——State sets the plan rate—
25Pennsylvania Source · since 2013-01-08$28.57——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
46Michigan Source · since 2023-01-01$2.86——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Georgia Source · since 2016-07-01$2.59——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 K0050?

It depends on the state. Of the 47 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $29.41. North Dakota pays the most ($58.84) and Georgia the least ($2.59).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for K0050?

North Dakota, at $58.84, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for K0050?

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.