E0171 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism. 14 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for E0171 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $1.45 in Arizona to $503.72 in Iowa, with a median of $36.34.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 14
- Median rate
- $36.34units vary by state
- Highest
- $503.72Iowa
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
E0171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $503.72⚠ over 3× mediansince 2018-09-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $391.50⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $371.12⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-01-01 | — | — | State sets the plan rate | — | KY Medicaid DME fee schedule (2026Medica |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $304.80since 2026-01-01 | Each | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM DMEPOS combined payment schedules (a |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $297.63⚠ over 3× mediansince 2013-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Dmepo |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $39.13since 2026-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $39.01since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5 |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $33.66since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $31.37since 2026-03-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Rates for Durable Medical Equipment, Oxy |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $24.83since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Su |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $23.35since 2013-03-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: 10/01/2026 MEDS - DME |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $23.14since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $21.28since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Medical Suppliers/Orthotists/Prost |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $1.45since 2026-10-01 | day | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: DME rent |
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 E0171?
It depends on the state. Of the 14 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $36.34. Iowa pays the most ($503.72) and Arizona the least ($1.45 per day).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for E0171?
Iowa, at $503.72, effective 2018-09-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for E0171?
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.