L8505 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Artificial larynx replacement battery / accessory, any type. 11 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L8505. Rates run from $2.00 in Hawaii to $436.29 in Nebraska, with a median of $48.79.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 11
- Median rate
- $48.79units vary by state
- Highest
- $436.29Nebraska
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
L8505 rate in every state
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.
| State | Medicaid rate | Unit | Per hour | Managed-care plans | % of Medicare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $436.29⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5 |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $252.31⚠ over 3× mediansince 2024-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $99.00since 2003-08-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: 10/01/2026 MEDS - Pro |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $58.38since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Section 60, Medical Supplies a |
| West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · West Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, Bureau for Medical Services) | $49.40since 2026-04-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | BMS DME 2026 Rural Fee Schedule Effectiv |
| AlaskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alaska Medicaid (fee-for-service, Department of Health) | $48.79since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Alaska Medicaid DMEPOS Interim Fee Sched |
| New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $46.97since 2022-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY NYS Medicaid DMEPOS Fee Schedule |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $31.78since 2012-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Durable Medical Equip |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $15.70since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $6.56since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service HCPC |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $2.00since 2024-03-04 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. 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 with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for L8505?
It depends on the state. Of the 11 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $48.79. Nebraska pays the most ($436.29) and Hawaii the least ($2.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L8505?
Nebraska, at $436.29, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L8505?
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 table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.