A4932 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Rectal thermometer, reusable, any type, each. 12 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A4932. Rates run from $0.01 in Missouri to $8.05 in Maryland, with a median of $2.48.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 12
- Median rate
- $2.48units vary by state
- Highest
- $8.05Maryland
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
A4932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $8.05since 2013-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Maryland Medicaid DME/DMS/Oxygen, Prosth |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $6.26since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5 |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $4.80since 2025-09-01 | — | — | 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 |
| PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $3.01since 2008-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule ( |
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $2.95since 2024-07-01 | — | — | State sets the plan rate | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #08 PHARMACY |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $2.00since 2024-03-04 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $1.86since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS DME Fee Schedule (effective 2024-01- |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $1.48since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service HCPC |
| New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $1.35since 2022-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY NYS Medicaid DMEPOS Fee Schedule |
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.80since 2003-10-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, June 202 |
| 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 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 A4932?
It depends on the state. Of the 12 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $2.48. Maryland pays the most ($8.05) and Missouri the least ($0.01).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A4932?
Maryland, at $8.05, effective 2013-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A4932?
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.