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Billing code S8121 · Equipment & supplies

S8121 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Oxygen contents, liquid, 1 unit equals 1 pound. Medicaid pays a median of $0.85 for S8121 across 5 states, from $0.66 in Maryland to $1.18 in Vermont.

Data as of Oct 5, 20265 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
5
National median
$0.85units vary by state
Lowest
$0.66Maryland
Highest
$1.18Vermont
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for S8121?

5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for S8121. The national median is $0.85 (units differ between states). Vermont pays the most, $1.18, and Maryland the least, $0.66, a 1.8x spread.

State ranking

S8121 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 5 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Vermont Source · since 2023-03-01$1.18——Not classified—
2North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$1.12——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$0.85——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 S8121?

It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.85. Vermont pays the most ($1.18) and Maryland the least ($0.66).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for S8121?

Vermont, at $1.18, effective 2023-03-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for S8121?

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.