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A6452 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

High compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven. Medicaid pays a median of $6.72 for A6452 across 43 states, from $0.32 in Arkansas to $10.40 in North Dakota.

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

States publishing
43
National median
$6.72units vary by state
Lowest
$0.32Arkansas
Highest
$10.40North Dakota

What does Medicaid pay for A6452?

43 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A6452 at the clinical nurse specialist level. The national median is $6.72 (units differ between states). North Dakota pays the most, $10.40, and Arkansas the least, $0.32, a 32.5x spread.

A6452 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 43 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$10.40——Not classified—
2Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$9.02——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$8.40——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
21Colorado Source · since 2022-07-01$6.79——Not classified—
22Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$6.72——Plans must pay at least this—
23Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$6.72——Plans must pay at least this—
42Florida Source · since 2026-07-01$0.54——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
43Arkansas Source · since 2025-05-16$0.32——Not classified—
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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 A6452?

It depends on the state. Of the 43 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $6.72. North Dakota pays the most ($10.40) and Arkansas the least ($0.32).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A6452?

North Dakota, at $10.40, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A6452?

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.