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Billing code L0488 · Equipment & supplies

L0488 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Tlso, triplanar control. Medicaid pays a median of $958.26 for L0488 across 47 states, from $244.14 in Florida to $1,444.90 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
47
National median
$958.26units vary by state
Lowest
$244.14Florida
Highest
$1,444.90Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L0488?

47 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L0488. The national median is $958.26 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $1,444.90, and Florida the least, $244.14, a 5.9x spread.

State ranking

L0488 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
1Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$1,444.90——Not classified—
2North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$1,422.42——Not classified—
3Montana Source · since 2026-01-01$1,247.22——Not classified—
23Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$962.62——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Arkansas Source · since 2025-11-13$958.26——Not classified—
25Nevada Source · since 2017-01-01$934.02——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
46California Source · since 2026-10-01$631.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Florida Source · since 2026-07-01$244.14——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 L0488?

It depends on the state. Of the 47 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $958.26. Alaska pays the most ($1,444.90) and Florida the least ($244.14).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L0488?

Alaska, at $1,444.90, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L0488?

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.