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Billing code L5450 · Equipment & supplies

L5450 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Immediate post surgical or early fitting. Medicaid pays a median of $417.87 for L5450 across 45 states, from $132.66 in California to $651.98 in New Mexico.

Data as of Oct 5, 202645 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
45
National median
$417.87units vary by state
Lowest
$132.66California
Highest
$651.98New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L5450?

45 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L5450. The national median is $417.87 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $651.98, and California the least, $132.66, a 4.9x spread.

State ranking

L5450 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 45 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$651.98——Plans must pay at least this—
2Montana Source · since 2026-01-01$599.83——Not classified—
3Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$582.35——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
22Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$418.08——Not classified—
23Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$417.87——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$414.05——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
44Alabama Source · since 2026-05-20$196.00——Not classified—
45California Source · since 2026-10-01$132.66——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 L5450?

It depends on the state. Of the 45 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $417.87. New Mexico pays the most ($651.98) and California the least ($132.66).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L5450?

New Mexico, at $651.98, effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L5450?

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.