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Billing code L8614 · Equipment & supplies

L8614 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Cochlear device, includes all internal and external.... Medicaid pays a median of $18,732.92 for L8614 across 29 states, from $582.00 in South Carolina to $24,109.81 in Minnesota.

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

States publishing
29
National median
$18,732.92units vary by state
Lowest
$582.00South Carolina
Highest
$24,109.81Minnesota
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L8614?

29 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L8614. The national median is $18,732.92 (units differ between states). Minnesota pays the most, $24,109.81, and South Carolina the least, $582.00, a 41.4x spread.

State ranking

L8614 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
1Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$24,109.81——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Delaware Source · since 2026-01-01$23,872.72——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Maine Source · since 2026-01-01$23,439.57——Not classified—
14District of Columbia Source · since 2026-04-01$19,098.18——Not classified—
15Nevada Source · since 2017-01-01$18,732.92——Plans must pay at least this—
16Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$18,582.12——Plans must pay at least this—
28Wyoming Source · since 2021-01-01$14,634.91——Not classified—
29South Carolina Source · since 2011-04-08$582.00——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

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What does Medicaid pay for L8614?

It depends on the state. Of the 29 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $18,732.92. Minnesota pays the most ($24,109.81) and South Carolina the least ($582.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L8614?

Minnesota, at $24,109.81, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L8614?

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.