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K0836 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, single power option. Medicaid pays a median of $495.15 for K0836 across 45 states, from $15.21 in Arizona to $5,148.57 in Nebraska.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
45
National median
$495.15units vary by state
Lowest
$15.21Arizona
Highest
$5,148.57Nebraska

What does Medicaid pay for K0836?

45 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for K0836. The national median is $495.15 (units differ between states). Nebraska pays the most, $5,148.57, and Arizona the least, $15.21 per day, a 338.5x spread.

K0836 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 45 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$5,148.57——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2New York Source · since 2022-06-01$4,249.58——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3South Dakota Source · since 2026-01-01$3,724.02——Not classified—
22Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$496.54——Plans must pay at least this—
23California Source · since 2026-10-01$495.15——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Kentucky Source · since 2026-01-01$466.07——State sets the plan rate—
44Wisconsin Source · since 2026-01-01$15.54——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
45Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$15.21day—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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for K0836?

It depends on the state. Of the 45 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $495.15. Nebraska pays the most ($5,148.57) and Arizona the least ($15.21 per day).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for K0836?

Nebraska, at $5,148.57, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for K0836?

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.