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Billing code Q0497 · Equipment & supplies

Q0497 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Battery clips for use with electric or electric/pneumatic.... Medicaid pays a median of $505.85 for Q0497 across 16 states, from $143.41 in Kansas to $604.31 in Arizona.

Data as of Oct 5, 202616 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
16
National median
$505.85units vary by state
Lowest
$143.41Kansas
Highest
$604.31Arizona
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for Q0497?

16 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for Q0497. The national median is $505.85 (units differ between states). Arizona pays the most, $604.31, and Kansas the least, $143.41, a 4.2x spread.

State ranking

Q0497 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 16 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$604.31——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$576.44——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Indiana Source · since 2026-01-01$565.14unit—Plans must pay at least this—
8South Dakota Source · since 2026-01-01$525.57——Not classified—
9Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$486.12——Not classified—
10Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$471.63——Not classified—
15Rhode Island Source · since 2012-07-01$362.57——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
16Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$143.41——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 Q0497?

It depends on the state. Of the 16 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $505.85. Arizona pays the most ($604.31) and Kansas the least ($143.41).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for Q0497?

Arizona, at $604.31, effective 2026-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for Q0497?

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.