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V5265 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Ear mold/insert, disposable, any type. Medicaid pays a median of $40.00 for V5265 across 10 states, from $10.00 in New Jersey to $250.00 in Missouri.

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

States publishing
10
National median
$40.00units vary by state
Lowest
$10.00New Jersey
Highest
$250.00Missouri

What does Medicaid pay for V5265?

10 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for V5265 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $40.00 (units differ between states). Missouri pays the most, $250.00, and New Jersey the least, $10.00, a 25.0x spread.

V5265 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 10 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Missouri Source · since 2013-09-01$250.00——Paid by the state, outside plans—
2North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$79.05——Not classified—
3South Carolina Source · since 2011-04-08$58.20——Not classified—
5Texas Source · since 2026-03-01$45.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
6Virginia Source · since 2008-01-01$35.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
9Pennsylvania Source · since 2005-12-12$15.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
10New Jersey Source · since 2025-01-01$10.00——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 V5265?

It depends on the state. Of the 10 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $40.00. Missouri pays the most ($250.00) and New Jersey the least ($10.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for V5265?

Missouri, at $250.00, effective 2013-09-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for V5265?

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.