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J1020 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg. Medicaid pays a median of $7.04 for J1020 across 5 states, from $7.04 in Wyoming to $7.04 in California.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
5
National median
$7.04units vary by state
Lowest
$7.04Wyoming
Highest
$7.04California

What does Medicaid pay for J1020?

5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for J1020. The national median is $7.04 (units differ between states). California pays the most, $7.04, and Wyoming the least, $7.04, a 1.0x spread.

J1020 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 5 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1California Source · since 2024-01-01$7.04——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Georgia Source · since 2024-01-01$7.04——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3North Carolina Source · since 2024-02-01$7.04——Plans must pay at least this—
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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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for J1020?

It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $7.04. California pays the most ($7.04) and Wyoming the least ($7.04).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for J1020?

California, at $7.04, effective 2024-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for J1020?

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.