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L1050 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Addition to ctlso or scoliosis orthosis, sternal pad. Medicaid pays a median of $82.05 for L1050 across 49 states, from $30.30 in New York to $159.25 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
49
National median
$82.05units vary by state
Lowest
$30.30New York
Highest
$159.25Alaska

What does Medicaid pay for L1050?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L1050 at the nurse midwife level. The national median is $82.05 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $159.25, and New York the least, $30.30, a 5.3x spread.

L1050 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$159.25——Not classified—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$139.12——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$123.31——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$82.14——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$82.05——Not classified—
26Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$81.25——Plans must pay at least this—
48Iowa Source · since 2025-07-01$39.21——State sets the plan rate—
49New York Source · since 2022-06-01$30.30——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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for L1050?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $82.05. Alaska pays the most ($159.25) and New York the least ($30.30).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L1050?

Alaska, at $159.25, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L1050?

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.