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Billing code A6526 · Equipment & supplies

A6526 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Gradient compression garment, full leg and foot, padded. Medicaid pays a median of $623.75 for A6526 across 29 states, from $393.11 in New Hampshire to $827.10 in Arizona.

Data as of Oct 5, 202629 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
29
National median
$623.75units vary by state
Lowest
$393.11New Hampshire
Highest
$827.10Arizona
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for A6526?

29 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A6526. The national median is $623.75 (units differ between states). Arizona pays the most, $827.10, and New Hampshire the least, $393.11, a 2.1x spread.

State ranking

A6526 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 29 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$827.10——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Washington Source · since 2026-07-01$693.06——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$693.06——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
14Iowa Source · since 2024-07-01$637.71——State sets the plan rate—
15Virginia Source · since 2026-01-01$623.75Each—Plans must pay at least this—
16South Dakota Source · since 2026-01-01$623.75——Not classified—
28Massachusetts Source · since 2026-07-01$463.61——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
29New Hampshire Source · since 2024-01-01$393.11——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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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for A6526?

It depends on the state. Of the 29 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $623.75. Arizona pays the most ($827.10) and New Hampshire the least ($393.11).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A6526?

Arizona, at $827.10, effective 2026-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A6526?

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.