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Billing code L5200 · Equipment & supplies

L5200 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Above knee, molded socket. Medicaid pays a median of $3,312.25 for L5200 across 49 states, from $1,405.01 in California to $5,771.16 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
49
National median
$3,312.25units vary by state
Lowest
$1,405.01California
Highest
$5,771.16Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L5200?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L5200. The national median is $3,312.25 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $5,771.16, and California the least, $1,405.01, a 4.1x spread.

State ranking

L5200 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$5,771.16——Not classified—
2Maine Source · since 2026-01-01$5,128.50——Not classified—
3Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$5,041.79——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$3,454.49——Plans must pay at least this—
25Michigan Source · since 2026-01-01$3,312.25——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Rhode Island Source · since 2012-07-01$3,304.87——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Pennsylvania Source · since 1989-01-01$1,607.55——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49California Source · since 2026-10-01$1,405.01——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 L5200?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $3,312.25. Alaska pays the most ($5,771.16) and California the least ($1,405.01).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L5200?

Alaska, at $5,771.16, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L5200?

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.