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Billing code A5052 · Equipment & supplies

A5052 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Ostomy pouch, closed; without barrier attached (1 piece). Medicaid pays a median of $1.69 for A5052 across 48 states, from $1.11 in Michigan to $4.37 in New Hampshire.

Data as of Oct 5, 202648 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
48
National median
$1.69units vary by state
Lowest
$1.11Michigan
Highest
$4.37New Hampshire
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for A5052?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A5052. The national median is $1.69 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $4.37, and Michigan the least, $1.11, a 3.9x spread.

State ranking

A5052 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 48 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Hampshire Source · since 2021-01-01$4.37——Not classified—
2New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$3.05——Plans must pay at least this—
3North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$2.62——Not classified—
24District of Columbia Source · since 2026-04-01$1.70——Not classified—
25North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$1.67each—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Kentucky Source · since 2022-01-01$1.67——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Alabama Source · since 2026-05-27$1.19——Not classified—
48Michigan Source · since 2023-01-01$1.11——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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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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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for A5052?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1.69. New Hampshire pays the most ($4.37) and Michigan the least ($1.11).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A5052?

New Hampshire, at $4.37, effective 2021-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A5052?

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.