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Billing code L2550 · Equipment & supplies

L2550 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing. Medicaid pays a median of $278.59 for L2550 across 50 states, from $58.81 in Iowa to $682.92 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$278.59units vary by state
Lowest
$58.81Iowa
Highest
$682.92Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L2550?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L2550. The national median is $278.59 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $682.92, and Iowa the least, $58.81, a 11.6x spread.

State ranking

L2550 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$682.92——Not classified—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$596.55——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$473.97——Plans must pay at least this—
25Maryland Source · since 2026-01-01$280.53——Not classified—
26Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$276.65——Not classified—
27Oregon Source · since 2024-10-01$275.81——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Missouri Source · since 2019-07-01$77.27——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Iowa Source · since 2025-07-01$58.81——State sets the plan rate—
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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 L2550?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $278.59. Alaska pays the most ($682.92) and Iowa the least ($58.81).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L2550?

Alaska, at $682.92, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L2550?

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.