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Billing code L1902 · Equipment & supplies

L1902 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Ankle orthosis, ankle gauntlet or similar. Medicaid pays a median of $82.84 for L1902 across 48 states, from $36.47 in Illinois to $175.65 in New Mexico.

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

States publishing
48
National median
$82.84units vary by state
Lowest
$36.47Illinois
Highest
$175.65New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L1902?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L1902. The national median is $82.84 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $175.65, and Illinois the least, $36.47, a 4.8x spread.

State ranking

L1902 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
1New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$175.65——Plans must pay at least this—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$113.89——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$108.65——Not classified—
24Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$83.12——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25South Dakota Source · since 2026-01-01$82.56——Not classified—
26Massachusetts Source · since 2026-07-01$80.85——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Florida Source · since 2026-07-01$42.16——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Illinois Source · since 2019-07-24$36.47——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 L1902?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $82.84. New Mexico pays the most ($175.65) and Illinois the least ($36.47).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L1902?

New Mexico, at $175.65, effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L1902?

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.