P9021 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Red blood cells, each unit. Medicaid pays a median of $93.35 for P9021 across 13 states, from $12.42 in Montana to $189.72 in Indiana.
- States publishing
- 13
- National median
- $93.35units vary by state
- Lowest
- $12.42Montana
- Highest
- $189.72Indiana
What does Medicaid pay for P9021?
13 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for P9021. The national median is $93.35 (units differ between states). Indiana pays the most, $189.72 per unit, and Montana the least, $12.42, a 15.3x spread.
P9021 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 13 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for P9021?
It depends on the state. Of the 13 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $93.35. Indiana pays the most ($189.72 per unit) and Montana the least ($12.42).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for P9021?
Indiana, at $189.72 per unit, effective 2026-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for P9021?
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.