A0170 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Transportation ancillary: parking fees, tolls, other. 8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A0170 at the case manager level. Rates run from $0.35 in Vermont to $50.00 in Minnesota, with a median of $3.80.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 8
- Median rate
- $3.80units vary by state
- Highest
- $50.00Minnesota
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
A0170 rate in every state
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.
| State | Medicaid rate | Unit | Per hour | Managed-care plans | % of Medicare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $50.00⚠ over 3× mediansince 2011-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| ColoradoCase manager / support coordinator · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $36.70since 2026-07-01 | 1 Unit | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Targeted Case Management (07/26) |
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $6.17since 2018-09-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #30 SCREENING |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $4.85since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Transpor |
| New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New York Medicaid transportation (fee-for-service, via the state transportation broker) | $2.75since 2019-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | eMedNY NYS Medicaid Transportation Fee S |
| Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Rhode Island Department of Corrections services paid through the Medicaid claims system (state-funded) | $1.00since 2014-05-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | RI Medicaid Interactive Fee For Service |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $0.37since 2026-01-01 | 1 Minute | $22.20 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Administrative Bulletin 25-29: 101 CMR 3 |
| VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $0.35since 2019-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - HCPCS (i |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. 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 with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for A0170?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $3.80. Minnesota pays the most ($50.00) and Vermont the least ($0.35).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A0170?
Minnesota, at $50.00, effective 2011-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A0170?
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 table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.