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Billing code 0238T · Physician & professional

0238T Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $1,134.85 for 0238T across 5 states, from $750.74 in Hawaii to $11,563.64 in South Dakota.

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

States publishing
5
National median
$1,134.85units vary by state
Lowest
$750.74Hawaii
Highest
$11,563.64South Dakota
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 0238T?

5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0238T. The national median is $1,134.85 (units differ between states). South Dakota pays the most, $11,563.64, and Hawaii the least, $750.74, a 15.4x spread.

State ranking

0238T 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
1South Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$11,563.64——Not classified—
2Indiana Source · since 2024-01-01$1,879.23unit—Plans must pay at least this—
3Michigan Source · since 2023-10-01$1,134.85——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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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

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What does Medicaid pay for 0238T?

It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1,134.85. South Dakota pays the most ($11,563.64) and Hawaii the least ($750.74).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0238T?

South Dakota, at $11,563.64, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0238T?

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.