A4911 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Drain bag/bottle, for dialysis, each. 6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A4911. Rates run from $6.15 in Texas to $207.12 in Wisconsin, with a median of $12.87.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 6
- Median rate
- $12.87units vary by state
- Highest
- $207.12Wisconsin
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
A4911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program (adult cystic fibrosis, hemophilia home care, chronic renal disease; state-funded) | $207.12⚠ over 3× mediansince 2006-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Renal Di |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $21.60since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $13.70since 2008-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $12.03since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $10.00since 2002-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $6.15since 2017-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Dmepo |
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 A4911?
It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $12.87. Wisconsin pays the most ($207.12) and Texas the least ($6.15).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A4911?
Wisconsin, at $207.12, effective 2006-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A4911?
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.