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Billing code L1499 · Equipment & supplies

L1499 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Spinal orthosis, not otherwise specified. Medicaid pays a median of $857.14 for L1499 across 5 states, from $39.00 in Hawaii to $1,906.45 in Nevada.

Data as of Oct 5, 20265 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
5
National median
$857.14units vary by state
Lowest
$39.00Hawaii
Highest
$1,906.45Nevada
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L1499?

5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L1499. The national median is $857.14 (units differ between states). Nevada pays the most, $1,906.45, and Hawaii the least, $39.00, a 48.9x spread.

State ranking

L1499 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 5 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Nevada Source · since 2024-04-01$1,906.45——Plans must pay at least this—
2Alaska Source · since 2026-04-01$1,440.00——Not classified—
3Oregon Source · since 2012-07-01$857.14——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

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What does Medicaid pay for L1499?

It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $857.14. Nevada pays the most ($1,906.45) and Hawaii the least ($39.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L1499?

Nevada, at $1,906.45, effective 2024-04-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L1499?

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.