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Billing code K0861 · Equipment & supplies

K0861 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Power wheelchair, group 3 standard, multiple power option. Medicaid pays a median of $1,046.78 for K0861 across 47 states, from $34.17 in Arizona to $6,978.53 in Washington.

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

States publishing
47
National median
$1,046.78units vary by state
Lowest
$34.17Arizona
Highest
$6,978.53Washington
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for K0861?

47 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for K0861. The national median is $1,046.78 (units differ between states). Washington pays the most, $6,978.53, and Arizona the least, $34.17 per day, a 204.2x spread.

State ranking

K0861 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
1Washington Source · since 2026-07-01$6,978.53——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$6,978.53——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Alabama Source · since 2026-05-27$6,978.53——Not classified—
23Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$1,046.78——Not classified—
24Indiana Source · since 2026-01-01$1,046.78unit—Plans must pay at least this—
25Delaware Source · since 2026-01-01$1,046.78——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
46Wisconsin Source · since 2026-01-01$34.89——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$34.17day—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 K0861?

It depends on the state. Of the 47 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1,046.78. Washington pays the most ($6,978.53) and Arizona the least ($34.17 per day).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for K0861?

Washington, at $6,978.53, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for K0861?

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.