A6449 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven. Medicaid pays a median of $2.00 for A6449 across 46 states, from $0.10 in New York to $3.59 in New Mexico.
- States publishing
- 46
- National median
- $2.00units vary by state
- Lowest
- $0.10New York
- Highest
- $3.59New Mexico
What does Medicaid pay for A6449?
46 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A6449. The national median is $2.00 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $3.59, and New York the least, $0.10, a 35.9x spread.
A6449 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 46 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for A6449?
It depends on the state. Of the 46 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $2.00. New Mexico pays the most ($3.59) and New York the least ($0.10).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A6449?
New Mexico, at $3.59, effective 2025-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A6449?
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.