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Billing code J0801 · Pharmacy

J0801 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Injection, corticotropin (acthar gel), up to 40 units. Medicaid pays a median of $4,133.45 for J0801 across 33 states, from $3,605.07 in Idaho to $4,899.56 in Indiana.

Data as of Oct 5, 202633 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
33
National median
$4,133.45units vary by state
Lowest
$3,605.07Idaho
Highest
$4,899.56Indiana
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for J0801?

33 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for J0801. The national median is $4,133.45 (units differ between states). Indiana pays the most, $4,899.56 per unit, and Idaho the least, $3,605.07, a 1.4x spread.

State ranking

J0801 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 33 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Indiana Source · since 2026-04-01$4,899.56unit—Plans must pay at least this—
2Utah Source · since 2026-10-01$4,350.38——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Iowa Source · since 2024-03-01$4,324.96——Plans must pay at least this—
16Oklahoma Source · since 2026-07-01$4,133.45——State sets the plan rate—
17Nevada Source · since 2026-09-01$4,133.45——Plans must pay at least this—
18Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$4,133.44——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
32Colorado Source · since 2026-10-01$3,756.09——Not classified—
33Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$3,605.07——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 J0801?

It depends on the state. Of the 33 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $4,133.45. Indiana pays the most ($4,899.56 per unit) and Idaho the least ($3,605.07).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for J0801?

Indiana, at $4,899.56 per unit, effective 2026-04-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for J0801?

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.