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Billing code L3530 · Equipment & supplies

L3530 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Orthopedic shoe addition, sole, half. Medicaid pays a median of $30.49 for L3530 across 43 states, from $10.00 in Alabama to $65.77 in Louisiana.

Data as of Oct 5, 202643 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
43
National median
$30.49units vary by state
Lowest
$10.00Alabama
Highest
$65.77Louisiana
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L3530?

43 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L3530. The national median is $30.49 (units differ between states). Louisiana pays the most, $65.77, and Alabama the least, $10.00, a 6.6x spread.

State ranking

L3530 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 43 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Louisiana Source · since 2012-07-01$65.77——Plans must pay at least this—
2Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$45.73——Not classified—
3Montana Source · since 2026-01-01$39.50——Not classified—
21Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$31.10——Plans must pay at least this—
22Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$30.49——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
23West Virginia Source · since 2026-04-01$30.49——Plans must pay at least this—
42Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$11.01——Plans must pay at least this—
43Alabama Source · since 2026-05-20$10.00——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 L3530?

It depends on the state. Of the 43 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $30.49. Louisiana pays the most ($65.77) and Alabama the least ($10.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L3530?

Louisiana, at $65.77, effective 2012-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L3530?

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.