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Billing code J0890 · Pharmacy

J0890 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Injection, peginesatide, 0.1 mg (for esrd on dialysis). Medicaid pays a median of $8.69 for J0890 across 11 states, from $7.26 in District of Columbia to $10.94 in Iowa.

Data as of Oct 5, 202611 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
11
National median
$8.69units vary by state
Lowest
$7.26District of Columbia
Highest
$10.94Iowa
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for J0890?

11 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for J0890. The national median is $8.69 (units differ between states). Iowa pays the most, $10.94, and District of Columbia the least, $7.26, a 1.5x spread.

State ranking

J0890 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 11 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$10.94——Plans must pay at least this—
2New Jersey Source · since 2025-01-01$10.70——Not classified—
3South Carolina Source · since 2019-04-01$10.64——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
5Maryland Source · since 2026-01-01$9.07——Not classified—
6New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$8.69——Plans must pay at least this—
10Rhode Island Source · since 2013-07-01$8.20——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
11District of Columbia Source · since 2013-01-01$7.26——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 J0890?

It depends on the state. Of the 11 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $8.69. Iowa pays the most ($10.94) and District of Columbia the least ($7.26).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for J0890?

Iowa, at $10.94, effective 2013-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for J0890?

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.