V5266 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Battery for use in hearing device. Medicaid pays a median of $1.34 for V5266 across 40 states, from $0.50 in Washington to $30.02 in North Carolina.
- States publishing
- 40
- National median
- $1.34units vary by state
- Lowest
- $0.50Washington
- Highest
- $30.02North Carolina
What does Medicaid pay for V5266?
40 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for V5266. The national median is $1.34 (units differ between states). North Carolina pays the most, $30.02, and Washington the least, $0.50, a 60.0x spread.
V5266 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 40 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for V5266?
It depends on the state. Of the 40 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1.34. North Carolina pays the most ($30.02) and Washington the least ($0.50).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for V5266?
North Carolina, at $30.02, effective 2025-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for V5266?
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.