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Billing code A6231 · Equipment & supplies

A6231 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Gauze, impregnated, hydrogel, for direct wound contact. Medicaid pays a median of $5.40 for A6231 across 42 states, from $1.33 in New York to $8.51 in New Hampshire.

Data as of Oct 5, 202642 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
42
National median
$5.40units vary by state
Lowest
$1.33New York
Highest
$8.51New Hampshire
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for A6231?

42 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A6231. The national median is $5.40 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $8.51, and New York the least, $1.33, a 6.4x spread.

State ranking

A6231 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 42 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Hampshire Source · since 2021-01-01$8.51——Not classified—
2North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$8.23——Not classified—
3Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$7.17——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
21South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$5.40——Not classified—
22Colorado Source · since 2022-07-01$5.39——Not classified—
23Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$5.34——Plans must pay at least this—
41Ohio Source · since 2001-01-01$1.65Each—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
42New York Source · since 2022-06-01$1.33——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 A6231?

It depends on the state. Of the 42 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $5.40. New Hampshire pays the most ($8.51) and New York the least ($1.33).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A6231?

New Hampshire, at $8.51, effective 2021-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A6231?

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.