J0888 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for non esrd use). Medicaid pays a median of $1.20 for J0888 across 34 states, from $1.01 in Illinois to $5.49 in California.
- States publishing
- 34
- National median
- $1.20units vary by state
- Lowest
- $1.01Illinois
- Highest
- $5.49California
What does Medicaid pay for J0888?
34 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for J0888. The national median is $1.20 (units differ between states). California pays the most, $5.49, and Illinois the least, $1.01, a 5.4x spread.
J0888 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 34 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for J0888?
It depends on the state. Of the 34 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1.20. California pays the most ($5.49) and Illinois the least ($1.01).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for J0888?
California, at $5.49, effective 2026-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for J0888?
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.