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Billing code L8641 · Equipment & supplies

L8641 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Metatarsal joint implant. Medicaid pays a median of $388.57 for L8641 across 20 states, from $107.14 in Kansas to $514.26 in South Dakota.

Data as of Oct 5, 202620 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
20
National median
$388.57units vary by state
Lowest
$107.14Kansas
Highest
$514.26South Dakota
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for L8641?

20 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L8641. The national median is $388.57 (units differ between states). South Dakota pays the most, $514.26, and Kansas the least, $107.14, a 4.8x spread.

State ranking

L8641 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 20 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1South Dakota Source · since 2026-01-01$514.26——Not classified—
2Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$493.69——Not classified—
3New Hampshire Source · since 2024-07-01$492.35——Not classified—
10Utah Source · since 2026-07-01$408.92——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
11Rhode Island Source · since 2012-07-01$368.22——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
12Maryland Source · since 2026-01-01$364.27——Not classified—
19Nevada Source · since 2024-04-01$283.93——Plans must pay at least this—
20Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$107.14——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 L8641?

It depends on the state. Of the 20 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $388.57. South Dakota pays the most ($514.26) and Kansas the least ($107.14).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L8641?

South Dakota, at $514.26, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L8641?

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.