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L4397 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Static or dynamic ankle foot orthosis. Medicaid pays a median of $151.92 for L4397 across 43 states, from $62.00 in Wisconsin to $297.84 in New Mexico.

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

States publishing
43
National median
$151.92units vary by state
Lowest
$62.00Wisconsin
Highest
$297.84New Mexico

What does Medicaid pay for L4397?

43 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L4397 at the nurse midwife level. The national median is $151.92 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $297.84, and Wisconsin the least, $62.00, a 4.8x spread.

L4397 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 43 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$297.84——Plans must pay at least this—
2Maine Source · since 2026-01-01$210.28——Not classified—
3Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$206.23——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
21Michigan Source · since 2026-01-01$152.61——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
22Iowa Source · since 2025-07-01$151.92——State sets the plan rate—
23Oregon Source · since 2024-10-01$151.58——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
42Ohio Source · since 2021-10-01$95.00Each—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
43Wisconsin Source · since 2014-01-01$62.00——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 L4397?

It depends on the state. Of the 43 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $151.92. New Mexico pays the most ($297.84) and Wisconsin the least ($62.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L4397?

New Mexico, at $297.84, effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L4397?

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.