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Billing code L1840 · Equipment & supplies

L1840 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Knee orthosis, derotation, medial-lateral. Medicaid pays a median of $920.10 for L1840 across 48 states, from $100.00 in Connecticut to $1,802.46 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202648 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
48
National median
$920.10units vary by state
Lowest
$100.00Connecticut
Highest
$1,802.46Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L1840?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L1840. The national median is $920.10 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $1,802.46, and Connecticut the least, $100.00, a 18.0x spread.

State ranking

L1840 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 48 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$1,802.46——Not classified—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$1,574.66——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$1,272.82——Plans must pay at least this—
24Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$921.59——Plans must pay at least this—
25Washington Source · since 2021-07-01$918.60——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Illinois Source · since 2025-01-01$913.78——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Wisconsin Source · since 2008-07-01$358.62——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Connecticut Source · since 2017-03-01$100.00——Not classified—
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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 L1840?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $920.10. Alaska pays the most ($1,802.46) and Connecticut the least ($100.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L1840?

Alaska, at $1,802.46, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L1840?

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.