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Billing code L1600 · Equipment & supplies

L1600 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, flexible. Medicaid pays a median of $118.46 for L1600 across 49 states, from $56.56 in New York to $226.90 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202649 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
49
National median
$118.46units vary by state
Lowest
$56.56New York
Highest
$226.90Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L1600?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L1600. The national median is $118.46 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $226.90, and New York the least, $56.56, a 4.0x spread.

State ranking

L1600 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$226.90——Not classified—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$198.24——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$193.57——Plans must pay at least this—
24Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$118.46——Plans must pay at least this—
25Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$118.46——Plans must pay at least this—
26West Virginia Source · since 2026-04-01$118.46——Plans must pay at least this—
48Florida Source · since 2026-07-01$57.24——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49New York Source · since 2022-06-01$56.56——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 L1600?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $118.46. Alaska pays the most ($226.90) and New York the least ($56.56).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L1600?

Alaska, at $226.90, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L1600?

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.