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Billing code L0648 · Equipment & supplies

L0648 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal control. Medicaid pays a median of $773.05 for L0648 across 48 states, from $130.78 in Wisconsin to $1,408.26 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202648 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
48
National median
$773.05units vary by state
Lowest
$130.78Wisconsin
Highest
$1,408.26Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L0648?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L0648. The national median is $773.05 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $1,408.26, and Wisconsin the least, $130.78, a 10.8x spread.

State ranking

L0648 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 48 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$1,408.26——Not classified—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$1,116.81——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$1,108.45——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Georgia Source · since 2016-07-01$778.66——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Virginia Source · since 2023-01-01$767.43Each—Plans must pay at least this—
26Michigan Source · since 2026-01-01$761.86——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Utah Source · since 2026-07-01$279.70——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Wisconsin Source · since 2014-01-01$130.78——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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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 L0648?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $773.05. Alaska pays the most ($1,408.26) and Wisconsin the least ($130.78).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L0648?

Alaska, at $1,408.26, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L0648?

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.