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Billing code L5685 · Equipment & supplies

L5685 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Addition to lower extremity prosthesis, below knee. Medicaid pays a median of $117.32 for L5685 across 50 states, from $48.92 in Florida to $227.67 in New Mexico.

Data as of Oct 5, 202650 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
50
National median
$117.32units vary by state
Lowest
$48.92Florida
Highest
$227.67New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L5685?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L5685. The national median is $117.32 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $227.67, and Florida the least, $48.92, a 4.7x spread.

State ranking

L5685 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 50 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$227.67——Plans must pay at least this—
2Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$184.73——Not classified—
3North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$177.95——Not classified—
25Oregon Source · since 2024-10-01$117.90——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Michigan Source · since 2026-01-01$116.73——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Illinois Source · since 2019-11-13$116.57——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49California Source · since 2026-10-01$48.96——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Florida Source · since 2026-07-01$48.92——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 L5685?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $117.32. New Mexico pays the most ($227.67) and Florida the least ($48.92).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L5685?

New Mexico, at $227.67, effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L5685?

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.