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Billing code L5980 · Equipment & supplies

L5980 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

All lower extremity prostheses, flex foot system. Medicaid pays a median of $3,794.22 for L5980 across 48 states, from $1,878.25 in California to $6,514.85 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
48
National median
$3,794.22units vary by state
Lowest
$1,878.25California
Highest
$6,514.85Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L5980?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L5980. The national median is $3,794.22 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $6,514.85, and California the least, $1,878.25, a 3.5x spread.

State ranking

L5980 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$6,514.85——Not classified—
2Montana Source · since 2026-01-01$6,052.20——Not classified—
3Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$5,691.46——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Maryland Source · since 2026-01-01$3,858.28——Not classified—
25Washington Source · since 2021-07-01$3,730.15——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Arkansas Source · since 2025-06-04$3,709.51——Not classified—
47Missouri Source · since 2019-07-01$2,060.45——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48California Source · since 2026-10-01$1,878.25——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 L5980?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $3,794.22. Alaska pays the most ($6,514.85) and California the least ($1,878.25).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L5980?

Alaska, at $6,514.85, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L5980?

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.