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Billing code L8043 · Equipment & supplies

L8043 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Upper facial prosthesis, provided by a non-physician. Medicaid pays a median of $3,663.06 for L8043 across 31 states, from $745.84 in Kentucky to $5,833.72 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202631 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
31
National median
$3,663.06units vary by state
Lowest
$745.84Kentucky
Highest
$5,833.72Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L8043?

31 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L8043. The national median is $3,663.06 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $5,833.72, and Kentucky the least, $745.84, a 7.8x spread.

State ranking

L8043 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 31 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$5,833.72——Not classified—
2North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$5,023.32——Not classified—
3Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$4,803.38——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
15South Dakota Source · since 2026-01-01$3,925.49——Not classified—
16Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$3,663.06——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
17Ohio Source · since 2026-01-01$3,574.89——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
30Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$1,066.55——Not classified—
31Kentucky Source · since 2020-01-01$745.84——State sets the plan rate—
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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 L8043?

It depends on the state. Of the 31 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $3,663.06. Alaska pays the most ($5,833.72) and Kentucky the least ($745.84).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L8043?

Alaska, at $5,833.72, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L8043?

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.