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Billing code L8625 · Equipment & supplies

L8625 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

External recharging system for battery for use with cochlear.... Medicaid pays a median of $186.11 for L8625 across 34 states, from $143.40 in Pennsylvania to $272.61 in North Dakota.

Data as of Oct 5, 202634 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
34
National median
$186.11units vary by state
Lowest
$143.40Pennsylvania
Highest
$272.61North Dakota
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L8625?

34 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L8625. The national median is $186.11 (units differ between states). North Dakota pays the most, $272.61, and Pennsylvania the least, $143.40, a 1.9x spread.

State ranking

L8625 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 34 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$272.61——Not classified—
2Montana Source · since 2026-01-01$235.58——Not classified—
3Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$232.57——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
17Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$187.05——Plans must pay at least this—
18Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$185.17——Plans must pay at least this—
19Kentucky Source · since 2020-01-01$184.66——State sets the plan rate—
33Wisconsin Source · since 2018-01-01$146.94——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
34Pennsylvania Source · since 2018-07-02$143.40——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 L8625?

It depends on the state. Of the 34 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $186.11. North Dakota pays the most ($272.61) and Pennsylvania the least ($143.40).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L8625?

North Dakota, at $272.61, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L8625?

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.