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Billing code L6965 · Equipment & supplies

L6965 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Shoulder disarticulation, external power. Medicaid pays a median of $14,874.52 for L6965 across 38 states, from $5,823.33 in Florida to $24,536.38 in North Dakota.

Data as of Oct 5, 202638 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
38
National median
$14,874.52units vary by state
Lowest
$5,823.33Florida
Highest
$24,536.38North Dakota
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L6965?

38 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L6965. The national median is $14,874.52 (units differ between states). North Dakota pays the most, $24,536.38, and Florida the least, $5,823.33, a 4.2x spread.

State ranking

L6965 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 38 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$24,536.38——Not classified—
2New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$22,680.77——Plans must pay at least this—
3Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$21,975.17——Not classified—
19Arkansas Source · since 2025-06-04$15,154.66——Not classified—
20West Virginia Source · since 2026-04-01$14,594.37——Plans must pay at least this—
21Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$14,131.93——Plans must pay at least this—
37California Source · since 2026-10-01$6,667.50——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
38Florida Source · since 2026-07-01$5,823.33——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 L6965?

It depends on the state. Of the 38 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $14,874.52. North Dakota pays the most ($24,536.38) and Florida the least ($5,823.33).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L6965?

North Dakota, at $24,536.38, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L6965?

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.