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J1957 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Injection, levetiracetam, 5 mg. 5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for J1957. Rates run from $0.01 in Wisconsin to $0.02 in California, with a median of $0.01.

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

States publishing
5
Median rate
$0.01units vary by state
Highest
$0.02California
Medicare (non-facility)
—not on the physician fee schedule

J1957 rate in every state

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.

StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of MedicareSource
CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service)$0.02since 2026-10-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d
OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service)$0.01since 2026-10-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—ODM provider-administered pharmaceutical
WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service$0.01since 2026-10-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—HCA Professional administered drugs fee
ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service)$0.01since 2026-10-01——Not classified—Q1/Q2/Q3/Q4 2026 PAD Fee Schedule
WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees)$0.01since 2026-10-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical-

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 with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for J1957?

It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.01. California pays the most ($0.02) and Wisconsin the least ($0.01).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for J1957?

California, at $0.02, effective 2026-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for J1957?

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 table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.

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