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A4931 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Oral thermometer, reusable, any type, each. Medicaid pays a median of $3.91 for A4931 across 16 states, from $0.80 in Mississippi to $12.75 in New Hampshire.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
16
National median
$3.91units vary by state
Lowest
$0.80Mississippi
Highest
$12.75New Hampshire

What does Medicaid pay for A4931?

16 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A4931. The national median is $3.91 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $12.75, and Mississippi the least, $0.80, a 15.9x spread.

A4931 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 16 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Hampshire Source · since 2021-01-01$12.75——Not classified—
2District of Columbia Source · since 2020-05-01$10.00——Not classified—
3Washington Source · since 2021-01-01$7.91——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
8Texas Source · since 2025-09-01$4.80——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
9Pennsylvania Source · since 2005-12-12$3.01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
10Iowa Source · since 2024-07-01$2.95——State sets the plan rate—
15Kansas Source · since 2003-01-01$1.00——Not classified—
16Mississippi Source · since 2003-10-01$0.80——Plans must pay at least this—
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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; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for A4931?

It depends on the state. Of the 16 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $3.91. New Hampshire pays the most ($12.75) and Mississippi the least ($0.80).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A4931?

New Hampshire, at $12.75, effective 2021-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A4931?

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.