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S8101 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Holding chamber or spacer for use with an inhaler or.... Medicaid pays a median of $28.03 for S8101 across 11 states, from $1.94 in Vermont to $74.90 in District of Columbia.

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

States publishing
11
National median
$28.03units vary by state
Lowest
$1.94Vermont
Highest
$74.90District of Columbia

What does Medicaid pay for S8101?

11 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for S8101. The national median is $28.03 (units differ between states). District of Columbia pays the most, $74.90, and Vermont the least, $1.94, a 38.6x spread.

S8101 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 11 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1District of Columbia Source · since 2007-10-18$74.90——Not classified—
2Wisconsin Source · since 2008-07-01$47.93——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Iowa Source · since 2024-07-01$44.12——State sets the plan rate—
5Texas Source · since 2025-09-01$28.03——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
6New York Source · since 2022-06-01$28.03——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
10Ohio Source · since 2006-04-01$8.00Each—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
11Vermont Source · since 2023-03-01$1.94——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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for S8101?

It depends on the state. Of the 11 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $28.03. District of Columbia pays the most ($74.90) and Vermont the least ($1.94).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for S8101?

District of Columbia, at $74.90, effective 2007-10-18.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for S8101?

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.