A4860 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Disposable catheter tips for peritoneal dialysis, per 10. 6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A4860 at the dietitian level. Rates run from $0.30 in Virginia to $6.15 in Texas, with a median of $0.84.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 6
- Median rate
- $0.84units vary by state
- Highest
- $6.15Texas
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
A4860 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TexasDietitian / nutritionist · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $6.15⚠ over 3× mediansince 2017-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - In Ho |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $5.43⚠ over 3× mediansince 2008-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $1.01since 2021-09-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Durable Medical Equip |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $0.67since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program (adult cystic fibrosis, hemophilia home care, chronic renal disease; state-funded) | $0.58since 2006-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Renal Di |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $0.30since 1996-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file hcpcmedical.csv |
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 A4860?
It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.84. Texas pays the most ($6.15) and Virginia the least ($0.30).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A4860?
Texas, at $6.15, effective 2017-04-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A4860?
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.