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Billing code Q0490 · Equipment & supplies

Q0490 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Emergency power source for use with electric ventricular.... Medicaid pays a median of $730.11 for Q0490 across 15 states, from $215.39 in Kansas to $907.61 in Arizona.

Data as of Oct 5, 202615 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
15
National median
$730.11units vary by state
Lowest
$215.39Kansas
Highest
$907.61Arizona
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for Q0490?

15 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for Q0490. The national median is $730.11 (units differ between states). Arizona pays the most, $907.61, and Kansas the least, $215.39, a 4.2x spread.

State ranking

Q0490 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 15 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$907.61——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$865.78——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Indiana Source · since 2026-01-01$848.80unit—Plans must pay at least this—
7South Dakota Source · since 2026-01-01$789.30——Not classified—
8Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$730.11——Not classified—
9Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$708.33——Not classified—
14Rhode Island Source · since 2012-07-01$544.55——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
15Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$215.39——Not classified—
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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 Q0490?

It depends on the state. Of the 15 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $730.11. Arizona pays the most ($907.61) and Kansas the least ($215.39).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for Q0490?

Arizona, at $907.61, effective 2026-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for Q0490?

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.