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J7040 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit). Medicaid pays a median of $1.35 for J7040 across 37 states, from $0.50 in North Carolina to $6.98 in New Jersey.

Data as of Oct 5, 202637 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
37
National median
$1.35units vary by state
Lowest
$0.50North Carolina
Highest
$6.98New Jersey
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for J7040?

37 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for J7040. The national median is $1.35 (units differ between states). New Jersey pays the most, $6.98, and North Carolina the least, $0.50, a 14.0x spread.

State ranking

J7040 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 37 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Jersey Source · since 2025-01-01$6.98——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2024-05-01$4.27——Plans must pay at least this—
3New Hampshire Source · since 2025-07-01$3.38——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
18California Source · since 2026-07-01$1.35——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
19Arizona Source · since 2026-08-01$1.35——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
20Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$1.35——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
36Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$1.11——Not classified—
37North Carolina Source · since 2022-01-01$0.50——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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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for J7040?

It depends on the state. Of the 37 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1.35. New Jersey pays the most ($6.98) and North Carolina the least ($0.50).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for J7040?

New Jersey, at $6.98, effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for J7040?

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.