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Billing code L8513 · Equipment & supplies

L8513 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Cleaning device used with tracheoesophageal voice.... Medicaid pays a median of $5.02 for L8513 across 29 states, from $1.60 in Kansas to $7.49 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202629 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
29
National median
$5.02units vary by state
Lowest
$1.60Kansas
Highest
$7.49Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L8513?

29 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L8513. The national median is $5.02 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $7.49, and Kansas the least, $1.60, a 4.7x spread.

State ranking

L8513 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 29 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-01-01$7.49——Not classified—
2Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$6.41——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$6.34——Plans must pay at least this—
14South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$5.22——Not classified—
15Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$5.02——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
16Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$5.00——Not classified—
28New York Source · since 2022-06-01$3.16——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
29Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$1.60——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 L8513?

It depends on the state. Of the 29 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $5.02. Alaska pays the most ($7.49) and Kansas the least ($1.60).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L8513?

Alaska, at $7.49, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L8513?

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.