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Billing code A9503 · Equipment & supplies

A9503 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Technetium tc-99m medronate, diagnostic, per study dose. Medicaid pays a median of $18.53 for A9503 across 31 states, from $0.47 in Minnesota to $100.00 in District of Columbia.

Data as of Oct 5, 202631 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
31
National median
$18.53units vary by state
Lowest
$0.47Minnesota
Highest
$100.00District of Columbia
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for A9503?

31 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A9503. The national median is $18.53 (units differ between states). District of Columbia pays the most, $100.00, and Minnesota the least, $0.47, a 212.8x spread.

State ranking

A9503 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 31 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1District of Columbia Source · since 1997-04-01$100.00——Not classified—
2Indiana Source · since 2017-11-10$90.00percent of billed charges—Plans must pay at least this—
3Ohio Source · since 2005-09-01$78.75——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
15California Source · since 2026-10-01$18.87——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
16North Dakota Source · since 2026-02-08$18.53——Not classified—
17Louisiana Source · since 2013-02-01$16.83——Plans must pay at least this—
30Alabama Source · since 2026-08-25$1.28——Not classified—
31Minnesota Source · since 2012-05-01$0.47——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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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

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What does Medicaid pay for A9503?

It depends on the state. Of the 31 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $18.53. District of Columbia pays the most ($100.00) and Minnesota the least ($0.47).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A9503?

District of Columbia, at $100.00, effective 1997-04-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A9503?

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.