L8609 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Artificial cornea. Medicaid pays a median of $6,203.02 for L8609 across 22 states, from $440.82 in Hawaii to $8,022.85 in Minnesota.
- States publishing
- 22
- National median
- $6,203.02units vary by state
- Lowest
- $440.82Hawaii
- Highest
- $8,022.85Minnesota
What does Medicaid pay for L8609?
22 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L8609. The national median is $6,203.02 (units differ between states). Minnesota pays the most, $8,022.85, and Hawaii the least, $440.82, a 18.2x spread.
L8609 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 22 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for L8609?
It depends on the state. Of the 22 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $6,203.02. Minnesota pays the most ($8,022.85) and Hawaii the least ($440.82).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L8609?
Minnesota, at $8,022.85, effective 2026-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L8609?
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.