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Billing code J0896 · Pharmacy

J0896 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Injection, luspatercept-aamt, 0.25 mg. Medicaid pays a median of $43.13 for J0896 across 36 states, from $34.07 in New Jersey to $48.70 in Utah.

Data as of Oct 5, 202636 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
36
National median
$43.13units vary by state
Lowest
$34.07New Jersey
Highest
$48.70Utah
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for J0896?

36 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for J0896. The national median is $43.13 (units differ between states). Utah pays the most, $48.70, and New Jersey the least, $34.07, a 1.4x spread.

State ranking

J0896 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 36 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Utah Source · since 2026-10-01$48.70——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2California Source · since 2026-10-01$47.21——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Indiana Source · since 2026-04-01$44.05unit—Plans must pay at least this—
18South Dakota Source · since 2026-10-01$43.48——Not classified—
19Connecticut Source · since 2026-01-01$42.77——Not classified—
20Montana Source · since 2026-01-01$42.77——Not classified—
35Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$36.96——Not classified—
36New Jersey Source · since 2025-01-01$34.07——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 J0896?

It depends on the state. Of the 36 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $43.13. Utah pays the most ($48.70) and New Jersey the least ($34.07).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for J0896?

Utah, at $48.70, effective 2026-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for J0896?

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.