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Billing code L5230 · Equipment & supplies

L5230 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Above knee, for proximal femoral focal deficiency. Medicaid pays a median of $3,962.37 for L5230 across 48 states, from $1,975.00 in Pennsylvania to $7,946.47 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
48
National median
$3,962.37units vary by state
Lowest
$1,975.00Pennsylvania
Highest
$7,946.47Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L5230?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L5230. The national median is $3,962.37 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $7,946.47, and Pennsylvania the least, $1,975.00, a 4.0x spread.

State ranking

L5230 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$7,946.47——Not classified—
2North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$7,150.80——Not classified—
3Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$6,942.22——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Wyoming Source · since 2021-01-01$3,966.08——Not classified—
25Maryland Source · since 2026-01-01$3,958.65——Not classified—
26Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$3,725.79——Plans must pay at least this—
47New York Source · since 2022-06-01$2,171.50——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Pennsylvania Source · since 1989-01-01$1,975.00——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 L5230?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $3,962.37. Alaska pays the most ($7,946.47) and Pennsylvania the least ($1,975.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L5230?

Alaska, at $7,946.47, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L5230?

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.