A6549 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Gradient compression garment, not otherwise specified. 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A6549. Rates run from $0.00 in Arkansas to $246.40 in Minnesota, with a median of $64.71.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $64.71units vary by state
- Highest
- $246.40Minnesota
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
A6549 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $246.40⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $149.60since 2011-05-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Durable |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $132.72since 2020-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Maryland Medicaid DME/DMS/Oxygen, Prosth |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $64.71since 2021-09-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Durable Medical Equip |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $22.92since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $0.01since 2006-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Home Health |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.00since 2025-05-16 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Home Health Fee Schedu |
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 A6549?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $64.71. Minnesota pays the most ($246.40) and Arkansas the least ($0.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A6549?
Minnesota, at $246.40, effective 2026-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A6549?
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.