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J1301 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Injection, edaravone, 1 mg. Medicaid pays a median of $6.46 for J1301 across 36 states, from $6.16 in Colorado to $21.68 in New Mexico.

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

States publishing
36
National median
$6.46units vary by state
Lowest
$6.16Colorado
Highest
$21.68New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for J1301?

36 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for J1301. The national median is $6.46 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $21.68, and Colorado the least, $6.16, a 3.5x spread.

State ranking

J1301 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
1New Mexico Source · since 2025-04-01$21.68——Plans must pay at least this—
2Wyoming Source · since 2022-10-01$21.42——Not classified—
3Iowa Source · since 2024-05-01$21.06——Plans must pay at least this—
18North Carolina Source · since 2026-08-01$6.46——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
19Arizona Source · since 2026-08-01$6.46——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
20California Source · since 2026-07-01$6.46——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
35West Virginia Source · since 2026-10-01$6.381 MG—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
36Colorado Source · since 2026-10-01$6.16——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 J1301?

It depends on the state. Of the 36 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $6.46. New Mexico pays the most ($21.68) and Colorado the least ($6.16).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for J1301?

New Mexico, at $21.68, effective 2025-04-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for J1301?

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.