A4483 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Moisture exchanger, disposable. 28 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A4483 at the nurse midwife level. Rates run from $0.01 in Missouri to $69.60 in Massachusetts, with a median of $4.22.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 28
- Median rate
- $4.22units vary by state
- Highest
- $69.60Massachusetts
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
A4483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $69.60⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-03-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Rates for Durable Medical Equipment, Oxy |
| South DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service, DSS Division of Medical Services) | $13.37⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | South Dakota Medicaid DME fee schedule ( |
| AlaskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alaska Medicaid (fee-for-service, Department of Health) | $7.88since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Alaska Medicaid DMEPOS Interim Fee Sched |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $7.85since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $6.78since 2024-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $6.26since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Durable Medica |
| UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Utah Medicaid (fee-for-service, Traditional plan) | $5.85since 2010-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Utah Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $5.20since 2024-03-04 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule) | $5.17since 1999-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $5.06since 2026-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $4.81since 2021-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $4.41since 2025-05-16 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Home Health Fee Schedu |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $4.28since 2017-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Dmepo |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $4.25since 2021-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $4.18since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Section 60, Medical Supplies a |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $4.15since 2005-01-01 | Each | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM DMEPOS combined payment schedules (a |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $4.13since 2010-07-01 | Each | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file hcpcmedical.csv |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $4.00since 2016-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DME Fee Schedule - Excel.xlsx |
| ArizonaCertified nurse-midwife · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $3.87since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Durable |
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $3.76since 2020-04-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, June 202 |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $3.45since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $3.18since 2012-03-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Supplies |
| WyomingAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wyoming Medicaid (fee-for-service, Department of Health) | $2.93since 2023-09-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Wyoming Medicaid Downloadable Fee Schedu |
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $2.88since 2024-07-01 | — | — | State sets the plan rate | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #08 PHARMACY |
| DelawareAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Delaware Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMMA / DMAP) | $2.86since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAP 2024 Physician Fee Schedule |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $2.70since 2021-09-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Durable Medical Equip |
| VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $2.29since 2023-03-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - DME Code |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $0.01since 2003-10-16 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Home Health |
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 A4483?
It depends on the state. Of the 28 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $4.22. Massachusetts pays the most ($69.60) and Missouri the least ($0.01).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A4483?
Massachusetts, at $69.60, effective 2026-03-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A4483?
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.
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