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Billing code L5950 · Equipment & supplies

L5950 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Addition, endoskeletal system, above knee. Medicaid pays a median of $775.80 for L5950 across 49 states, from $453.71 in California to $1,245.07 in New Mexico.

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

States publishing
49
National median
$775.80units vary by state
Lowest
$453.71California
Highest
$1,245.07New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L5950?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L5950. The national median is $775.80 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $1,245.07, and California the least, $453.71, a 2.7x spread.

State ranking

L5950 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
1New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$1,245.07——Plans must pay at least this—
2Maine Source · since 2026-01-01$1,195.94——Not classified—
3North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$1,138.25——Not classified—
24Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$797.99——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Nevada Source · since 2024-01-01$775.80——Plans must pay at least this—
26South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$775.73——Not classified—
48Virginia Source · since 1989-01-01$475.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49California Source · since 2026-10-01$453.71——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 L5950?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $775.80. New Mexico pays the most ($1,245.07) and California the least ($453.71).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L5950?

New Mexico, at $1,245.07, effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L5950?

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.