E0277 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Powered pressure-reducing air mattress. 27 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for E0277 at the nurse midwife level. Rates run from $5.56 in Wisconsin to $5,131.21 in North Carolina, with a median of $256.63.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 27
- Median rate
- $256.63units vary by state
- Highest
- $5,131.21North Carolina
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
E0277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $5,131.21⚠ over 3× mediansince 2025-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Durable Medica |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $3,046.08since 2018-07-16 | Each | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM DMEPOS combined payment schedules (a |
| ArizonaCertified nurse-midwife · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $2,345.07⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Durable |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $1,983.30since 2020-01-01 | New Purchase | — | Not classified | — | Durable Medical Equipment Fee Schedule ( |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $1,098.90⚠ over 3× mediansince 2018-04-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: 10/01/2026 MEDS - DME |
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $675.93since 2024-07-01 | — | — | State sets the plan rate | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #08 PHARMACY |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $563.60since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Medical equipment and supplies fee s |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $562.78since 2016-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DME Fee Schedule - Excel.xlsx |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $537.95since 2014-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $476.78since 2024-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | SCDHHS Durable Medical Equipment (DME) F |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $400.46since 2026-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Dmepo |
| New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $400.14since 2022-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY NYS Medicaid DMEPOS Fee Schedule |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $298.15since 2019-07-24 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS DME Fee Schedule (effective 2019-07- |
| OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA) | $256.63since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | SoonerCare Durable Medical Equipment Rat |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $251.55since 2026-01-01 | — | — | State sets the plan rate | — | KY Medicaid DME fee schedule (2026Medica |
| AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $251.55since 2026-05-27 | — | — | Not classified | — | DME/POP Fee Schedule (REF-0132-Q) |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $230.02since 2026-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $226.05since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $206.11since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $188.45since 2026-03-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Rates for Durable Medical Equipment, Oxy |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $183.67since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Maryland Medicaid DME/DMS/Oxygen, Prosth |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $149.86since 2025-12-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $137.35since 2019-08-19 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule ( |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $18.76since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $8.16since 2026-02-03 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Prosthetics (includes |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $6.23since 2026-01-01 | Each | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DMAS procedure fee file hcpcmedical.csv |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $5.56since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Durable |
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 E0277?
It depends on the state. Of the 27 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $256.63. North Carolina pays the most ($5,131.21) and Wisconsin the least ($5.56).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for E0277?
North Carolina, at $5,131.21, effective 2025-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for E0277?
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.
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