0082A Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician-administered drugs (J-codes). 5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0082A. Rates run from $36.94 in Nebraska to $40.00 in Arizona, with a median of $40.00.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 5
- Median rate
- $40.00units vary by state
- Highest
- $40.00Arizona
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
0082A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $40.00since 2022-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Physicia |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $40.00since 2022-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Copy of PADL- Appendix A Published Copy_ |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $40.00since 2022-06-17 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Coronavirus Services procedure co |
| PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $40.00since 2022-06-17 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | 52 Pa.B. 6627 Updates to Pediatric SARS- |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $36.94since 2022-06-17 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid ad hoc COVID-19 fee sc |
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 0082A?
It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $40.00. Arizona pays the most ($40.00) and Nebraska the least ($36.94).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0082A?
Arizona, at $40.00, effective 2022-02-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0082A?
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.