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Billing code L5811 · Equipment & supplies

L5811 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Addition, endoskeletal knee-shin system, single axis. Medicaid pays a median of $725.99 for L5811 across 48 states, from $200.00 in Alabama to $1,853.54 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
48
National median
$725.99units vary by state
Lowest
$200.00Alabama
Highest
$1,853.54Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L5811?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L5811. The national median is $725.99 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $1,853.54, and Alabama the least, $200.00, a 9.3x spread.

State ranking

L5811 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$1,853.54——Not classified—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$1,619.28——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$1,332.74——Not classified—
24Wyoming Source · since 2021-01-01$730.62——Not classified—
25South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$721.35——Not classified—
26Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$714.29——Plans must pay at least this—
47New York Source · since 2022-06-01$328.25——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Alabama Source · since 2026-05-20$200.00——Not classified—
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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 L5811?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $725.99. Alaska pays the most ($1,853.54) and Alabama the least ($200.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L5811?

Alaska, at $1,853.54, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L5811?

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.