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Billing code L1220 · Equipment & supplies

L1220 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Addition to tlso, (low profile), anterior thoracic extension. Medicaid pays a median of $216.42 for L1220 across 50 states, from $46.37 in Missouri to $466.09 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202650 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
50
National median
$216.42units vary by state
Lowest
$46.37Missouri
Highest
$466.09Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L1220?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L1220. The national median is $216.42 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $466.09, and Missouri the least, $46.37, a 10.1x spread.

State ranking

L1220 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 50 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$466.09——Not classified—
2New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$417.89——Plans must pay at least this—
3Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$407.18——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Michigan Source · since 2026-01-01$216.57——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Illinois Source · since 2019-11-13$216.26——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$213.40——Not classified—
49Florida Source · since 2026-07-01$48.92——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Missouri Source · since 2019-07-01$46.37——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 L1220?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $216.42. Alaska pays the most ($466.09) and Missouri the least ($46.37).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L1220?

Alaska, at $466.09, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L1220?

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.