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Billing code L1940 · Equipment & supplies

L1940 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material. Medicaid pays a median of $483.06 for L1940 across 49 states, from $100.00 in Connecticut to $954.28 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
49
National median
$483.06units vary by state
Lowest
$100.00Connecticut
Highest
$954.28Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L1940?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L1940. The national median is $483.06 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $954.28, and Connecticut the least, $100.00, a 9.5x spread.

State ranking

L1940 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$954.28——Not classified—
2New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$835.65——Plans must pay at least this—
3Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$833.72——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Rhode Island Source · since 2012-07-01$488.30——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Maryland Source · since 2026-01-01$483.06——Not classified—
26Illinois Source · since 2025-01-01$473.19——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Wisconsin Source · since 2008-07-01$285.76——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Connecticut Source · since 2017-03-01$100.00——Not classified—
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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 L1940?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $483.06. Alaska pays the most ($954.28) and Connecticut the least ($100.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L1940?

Alaska, at $954.28, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L1940?

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.