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Publishing states
12
Median % of Medicare
97.6%
Rate range
$12.04 - $21.97
A4257 rates in every publishing state
| State | Medicaid rate | % of Medicare | Prior auth | Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $21.75 | 119.1% | -- | 2026 |
| District of Columbia | $14.55 | 79.7% | Not required | 2026 |
| Delaware | $18.19 | 99.6% | -- | 2026 |
| Hawaii | $12.75 | 69.8% | -- | 2025 |
| Indiana | $17.83 | 97.6% | -- | 2026 |
| Massachusetts | $17.41 | 95.3% | -- | 2026 |
| Minnesota | $18.19 | 99.6% | Conditional | 2026 |
| North Dakota | $21.97 | 120.3% | Not required | 2026 |
| New Mexico | $17.83 | 97.6% | -- | 2025 |
| Virginia | $12.04 | 65.9% | -- | 2011 |
| Vermont | $15.24 | 83.5% | -- | 2026 |
| Wyoming | $16.37* | 89.6% | -- | 2026 |
Published Medicaid fee-for-service schedule amounts, not a coverage or eligibility guarantee. Managed-care plan rates can differ. Where no prior-authorization flag is shown, the state does not publish one. Rows marked * are representative published variants or methodology-derived rates. "--" in the prior-auth column means the state publishes no PA flag.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Medicaid pay for A4257?
12 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A4257 (replacement lens shield cartridge for use with laser skin piercing device, each), ranging from $12.04 in Virginia to $21.97 in North Dakota, with a median of 97.6% of the national Medicare amount. The full table on this page lists every publishing state's current rate.
Which state pays the most for A4257?
North Dakota publishes the highest Medicaid rate for A4257 at $21.97 (120.3% of the national Medicare amount). Virginia publishes the lowest at $12.04.
Does A4257 require prior authorization under Medicaid?
1 of the 12 publishing states flag A4257 as requiring prior authorization (always or conditionally) on their fee schedules. States without a flag publish no PA indicator for this code - that means "not published", not "no PA required".