0388U Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Clinical lab tests. 10 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0388U at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.00 in Arkansas to $3,500.00 in California, with a median of $3,150.00.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 10
- Median rate
- $3,150.00units vary by state
- Highest
- $3,500.00California
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
0388U 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $3,500.00since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $3,500.00since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Clinical Lab fee schedule (2 |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $3,500.00since 2026-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| MontanaIndependent (non-agency) provider · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $3,499.99since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $3,150.00since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Independent L |
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $3,150.00since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe |
| West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · West Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, Bureau for Medical Services) | $3,150.00since 2025-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | BMS CY 2025 Clinical Lab Fee Schedule |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $1,890.00since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Independent Laboratory Fee Schedule (202 |
| North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $1,774.50since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Laboratory' - |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.00since 2025-03-26 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Independent Laboratory |
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 0388U?
It depends on the state. Of the 10 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $3,150.00. California pays the most ($3,500.00) and Arkansas the least ($0.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0388U?
California, at $3,500.00, effective 2026-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0388U?
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.