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K0852 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Power wheelchair, group 3 very heavy duty. Medicaid pays a median of $1,279.35 for K0852 across 46 states, from $41.65 in Wisconsin to $8,699.60 in Washington.

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

States publishing
46
National median
$1,279.35units vary by state
Lowest
$41.65Wisconsin
Highest
$8,699.60Washington

What does Medicaid pay for K0852?

46 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for K0852. The national median is $1,279.35 (units differ between states). Washington pays the most, $8,699.60, and Wisconsin the least, $41.65, a 208.9x spread.

K0852 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 46 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Washington Source · since 2026-07-01$8,699.60——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$8,699.60——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Alabama Source · since 2026-05-27$8,699.60——Not classified—
23Indiana Source · since 2026-01-01$1,279.35unit—Plans must pay at least this—
24New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$1,279.35——Plans must pay at least this—
25Massachusetts Source · since 2026-03-01$1,249.37——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
45Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$50.43day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
46Wisconsin Source · since 2024-01-01$41.65——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 K0852?

It depends on the state. Of the 46 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1,279.35. Washington pays the most ($8,699.60) and Wisconsin the least ($41.65).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for K0852?

Washington, at $8,699.60, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for K0852?

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.