S8451 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Splint, prefabricated, wrist or ankle. 5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for S8451. Rates run from $12.76 in Minnesota to $354.81 in Iowa, with a median of $16.05.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 5
- Median rate
- $16.05units vary by state
- Highest
- $354.81Iowa
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
S8451 rate in every state
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.
| State | Medicaid rate | Unit | Per hour | Managed-care plans | % of Medicare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $354.81⚠ over 3× mediansince 2024-07-01 | — | — | State sets the plan rate | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #08 PHARMACY |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $26.97since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $16.05since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Dmepo |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid (KMAP fee-for-service schedule) | $15.00since 2004-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | KMAP Fee Schedule TXIX Medicaid (FeeSche |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $12.76since 2002-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. 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 with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for S8451?
It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $16.05. Iowa pays the most ($354.81) and Minnesota the least ($12.76).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for S8451?
Iowa, at $354.81, effective 2024-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for S8451?
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 table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.