A6501 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Compression burn garment, bodysuit (head to foot). 8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A6501 at the clinical nurse specialist level. Rates run from $0.00 in Arkansas to $1,542.82 in Missouri, with a median of $121.47.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 8
- Median rate
- $121.47units vary by state
- Highest
- $1,542.82Missouri
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
A6501 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $1,542.82⚠ over 3× mediansince 2019-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Durable Medic |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $599.54⚠ over 3× mediansince 2024-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $390.00since 2021-09-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Durable Medical Equip |
| PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $150.00since 2005-12-12 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule ( |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $92.93since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Durable |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $39.21since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $10.00since 2003-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.00since 2025-06-04 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Prosthetics (includes |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. 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 A6501?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $121.47. Missouri pays the most ($1,542.82) and Arkansas the least ($0.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A6501?
Missouri, at $1,542.82, effective 2019-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A6501?
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.