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Billing code T1004 · Home health

T1004 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Services of a qualified nursing aide, up to 15 minutes. Medicaid pays a median of $8.23 for T1004 across 19 states, from $0.80 in Florida to $32.10 in Illinois.

Data as of Oct 5, 202619 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
19
National median
$8.23units vary by state
Lowest
$0.80Florida
Highest
$32.10Illinois
Median per hour
$32.1019 time-based states
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for T1004?

19 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for T1004. The national median is $8.23 (units differ between states). Illinois pays the most, $32.10 per hour, and Florida the least, $0.80 per 15 min, a 40.1x spread. Converted to an hour of service in the 19 states that bill it by time, the median is $32.10 per hour.

State ranking

T1004 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 19 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Illinois Source · since 2025-01-01$32.10hour$32.10Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Kentucky Source · since 2025-01-01$30.2515 min$121.00Paid by the state, outside plans—
3New Jersey Source · since 2025-01-01$25.7615 min$103.04Not classified—
9Kansas Source · since 2002-09-01$8.5015 min$34.00Plans must pay at least this—
10Connecticut Source · since 2026-01-01$8.2315 min$32.92Not classified—
11Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$7.7015 min$30.80Paid by the state, outside plans—
18Maryland Source · since 2024-07-01$3.9015 min$15.59Not classified—
19Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$0.8015 min$3.20Paid by the state, outside plans—
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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 T1004?

It depends on the state. Of the 19 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $8.23. Illinois pays the most ($32.10 per hour) and Florida the least ($0.80 per 15 min).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for T1004?

Illinois, at $32.10 per hour ($32.10 per hour), effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for T1004?

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.