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J2001 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg. 5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for J2001. Rates run from $0.02 in North Carolina to $0.04 in Georgia, with a median of $0.03.

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

States publishing
5
Median rate
$0.03units vary by state
Highest
$0.04Georgia
Medicare (non-facility)
—not on the physician fee schedule

J2001 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
GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service)$0.04since 2024-10-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Provider's Administered Drug List - Exce
New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division)$0.04since 2025-01-01——Plans must pay at least this—New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service HCPC
CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service)$0.03since 2023-01-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Medi Cal Physician Administered Drug Rat
ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members)$0.03since 2024-07-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Physicia
North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service)$0.02since 2022-01-01——Plans must pay at least this—NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Nurse Midwives

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 J2001?

It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.03. Georgia pays the most ($0.04) and North Carolina the least ($0.02).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for J2001?

Georgia, at $0.04, effective 2024-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for J2001?

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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