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Billing code V5255 · Vision & hearing

V5255 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Hearing aid, digital, monaural, itc. Medicaid pays a median of $575.00 for V5255 across 23 states, from $32.53 in Wisconsin to $1,835.00 in Iowa.

Data as of Oct 5, 202623 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
23
National median
$575.00units vary by state
Lowest
$32.53Wisconsin
Highest
$1,835.00Iowa
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for V5255?

23 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for V5255. The national median is $575.00 (units differ between states). Iowa pays the most, $1,835.00, and Wisconsin the least, $32.53, a 56.4x spread.

State ranking

V5255 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 23 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Iowa Source · since 2019-05-01$1,835.00——Plans must pay at least this—
2Mississippi Source · since 2020-07-01$1,600.00——Plans must pay at least this—
3District of Columbia Source · since 2008-03-01$1,500.00——Not classified—
11Utah Source · since 2017-01-01$600.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
12Rhode Island Source · since 2009-01-01$575.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
13Idaho Source · since 2025-09-01$558.60——Not classified—
22Kansas Source · since 2006-03-01$65.00——Plans must pay at least this—
23Wisconsin 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 V5255?

It depends on the state. Of the 23 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $575.00. Iowa pays the most ($1,835.00) and Wisconsin the least ($32.53).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for V5255?

Iowa, at $1,835.00, effective 2019-05-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for V5255?

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.