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Billing code V5243 · Vision & hearing

V5243 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Hearing aid, analog, monaural, itc (in the canal). Medicaid pays a median of $425.18 for V5243 across 11 states, from $32.53 in Wisconsin to $550.00 in Virginia.

Data as of Oct 5, 202611 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
11
National median
$425.18units vary by state
Lowest
$32.53Wisconsin
Highest
$550.00Virginia
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for V5243?

11 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for V5243. The national median is $425.18 (units differ between states). Virginia pays the most, $550.00, and Wisconsin the least, $32.53, a 16.9x spread.

State ranking

V5243 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
1Virginia Source · since 2008-01-01$550.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Montana Source · since 2025-07-01$530.22——Not classified—
3Michigan Source · since 2023-09-01$450.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
5Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$433.46——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
6New Hampshire Source · since 2021-01-01$425.18——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
10Kansas Source · since 2002-04-01$65.00——Plans must pay at least this—
11Wisconsin Source · since 2022-01-01$32.53——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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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 V5243?

It depends on the state. Of the 11 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $425.18. Virginia pays the most ($550.00) and Wisconsin the least ($32.53).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for V5243?

Virginia, at $550.00, effective 2008-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for V5243?

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.