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Q4044 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Cast supplies, long leg splint, pediatric (0-10 years). Medicaid pays a median of $18.82 for Q4044 across 27 states, from $5.45 in Kansas to $71.40 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202627 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
27
National median
$18.82units vary by state
Lowest
$5.45Kansas
Highest
$71.40Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for Q4044?

27 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for Q4044. The national median is $18.82 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $71.40, and Kansas the least, $5.45, a 13.1x spread.

State ranking

Q4044 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 27 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$71.40——Not classified—
2Nevada Source · since 2024-01-01$49.06——Plans must pay at least this—
3Arizona Source · since 2022-10-01$24.65——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
13South Dakota Source · since 2026-01-01$19.60——Not classified—
14Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$18.82——Not classified—
15Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$18.25——Not classified—
26Missouri Source · since 2019-07-01$9.91——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Kansas Source · since 2026-07-01$5.45——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 Q4044?

It depends on the state. Of the 27 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $18.82. Alaska pays the most ($71.40) and Kansas the least ($5.45).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for Q4044?

Alaska, at $71.40, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for Q4044?

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.