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Billing code L5505 · Equipment & supplies

L5505 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Initial, above knee - knee disarticulation. Medicaid pays a median of $1,739.68 for L5505 across 49 states, from $550.00 in Pennsylvania to $3,376.31 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
49
National median
$1,739.68units vary by state
Lowest
$550.00Pennsylvania
Highest
$3,376.31Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L5505?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L5505. The national median is $1,739.68 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $3,376.31, and Pennsylvania the least, $550.00, a 6.1x spread.

State ranking

L5505 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$3,376.31——Not classified—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$2,949.67——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$2,783.46——Plans must pay at least this—
24South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$1,756.87——Not classified—
25Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$1,739.68——Plans must pay at least this—
26Utah Source · since 2026-07-01$1,725.46——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48California Source · since 2026-10-01$701.90——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Pennsylvania Source · since 1985-01-26$550.00——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 L5505?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1,739.68. Alaska pays the most ($3,376.31) and Pennsylvania the least ($550.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L5505?

Alaska, at $3,376.31, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L5505?

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.