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Billing code L2820 · Equipment & supplies

L2820 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Addition to lower extremity orthosis. Medicaid pays a median of $81.92 for L2820 across 49 states, from $37.12 in Florida to $291.29 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202649 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
49
National median
$81.92units vary by state
Lowest
$37.12Florida
Highest
$291.29Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L2820?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L2820. The national median is $81.92 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $291.29, and Florida the least, $37.12, a 7.8x spread.

State ranking

L2820 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$291.29——Not classified—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$254.50——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$143.31——Plans must pay at least this—
24Maryland Source · since 2026-01-01$84.82——Not classified—
25Wyoming Source · since 2021-01-01$81.92——Not classified—
26South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$80.62——Not classified—
48Iowa Source · since 2025-07-01$46.71——State sets the plan rate—
49Florida Source · since 2026-07-01$37.12——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 L2820?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $81.92. Alaska pays the most ($291.29) and Florida the least ($37.12).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L2820?

Alaska, at $291.29, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L2820?

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.