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L8623 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Lithium ion battery for use with cochlear implant device.... Medicaid pays a median of $58.62 for L8623 across 43 states, from $40.74 in California to $232.72 in North Dakota.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
43
National median
$58.62units vary by state
Lowest
$40.74California
Highest
$232.72North Dakota

What does Medicaid pay for L8623?

43 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L8623 at the nurse midwife level. The national median is $58.62 (units differ between states). North Dakota pays the most, $232.72, and California the least, $40.74, a 5.7x spread.

L8623 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 43 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$232.72——Not classified—
2Montana Source · since 2026-01-01$80.70——Not classified—
3Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$79.65——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
21Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$58.94——Not classified—
22Michigan Source · since 2026-01-01$58.62——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
23Virginia Source · since 2012-01-01$58.59——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
42Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$42.90——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
43California Source · since 2026-10-01$40.74——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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for L8623?

It depends on the state. Of the 43 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $58.62. North Dakota pays the most ($232.72) and California the least ($40.74).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L8623?

North Dakota, at $232.72, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L8623?

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.