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Billing code T2001 · Transportation

T2001 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Non-emergency transportation; patient attendant/escort. Medicaid pays a median of $8.92 for T2001 across 26 states, from $0.68 in Alabama to $30.25 in District of Columbia.

Data as of Oct 5, 202626 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
26
National median
$8.92units vary by state
Lowest
$0.68Alabama
Highest
$30.25District of Columbia
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for T2001?

26 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for T2001. The national median is $8.92 (units differ between states). District of Columbia pays the most, $30.25, and Alabama the least, $0.68 per mile, a 44.5x spread.

State ranking

T2001 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 26 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1District of Columbia Source · since 2006-09-01$30.25——Not classified—
2Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$23.72Per Trip—Not classified—
3West Virginia Source · since 2025-04-01$22.86——Paid by the state, outside plans—
13Minnesota Source · since 2002-04-01$9.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
14Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$8.83——Not classified—
15Wisconsin Source · since 2022-01-01$8.48——Paid by the state, outside plans—
25New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$0.71mile—Plans must pay at least this—
26Alabama Source · since 2020-12-17$0.68mile—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 T2001?

It depends on the state. Of the 26 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $8.92. District of Columbia pays the most ($30.25) and Alabama the least ($0.68 per mile).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for T2001?

District of Columbia, at $30.25, effective 2006-09-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for T2001?

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.