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Billing code L8615 · Equipment & supplies

L8615 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Headset/headpiece for use with cochlear implant device. Medicaid pays a median of $413.06 for L8615 across 44 states, from $284.06 in California to $562.60 in Montana.

Data as of Oct 5, 202644 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
44
National median
$413.06units vary by state
Lowest
$284.06California
Highest
$562.60Montana
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L8615?

44 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L8615. The national median is $413.06 (units differ between states). Montana pays the most, $562.60, and California the least, $284.06, a 2.0x spread.

State ranking

L8615 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 44 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Montana Source · since 2026-01-01$562.60——Not classified—
2Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$555.35——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$547.39——Plans must pay at least this—
22Oregon Source · since 2024-10-01$415.17——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
23Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$410.95——Not classified—
24Michigan Source · since 2026-01-01$408.74——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
43Georgia Source · since 2016-07-01$305.20——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
44California Source · since 2026-10-01$284.06——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 L8615?

It depends on the state. Of the 44 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $413.06. Montana pays the most ($562.60) and California the least ($284.06).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L8615?

Montana, at $562.60, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L8615?

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.