0449U Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Clinical lab tests. 11 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0449U at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $985.44 in Florida to $1,824.88 in Montana, with a median of $1,642.39.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 11
- Median rate
- $1,642.39units vary by state
- Highest
- $1,824.88Montana
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
0449U 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MontanaIndependent (non-agency) provider · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $1,824.88since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $1,824.88since 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 | $1,824.88since 2026-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| DelawareAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Delaware Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMMA / DMAP) | $1,788.38since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAP 2025 Physician Fee Schedule |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $1,642.39since 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) | $1,642.39since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $1,450.78since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Maryland Medicaid Medical Laboratory Fee |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $1,368.66since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM laboratory services payment schedule |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $1,277.42since 2026-03-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $1,242.93since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $985.44since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Independent Laboratory Fee Schedule (202 |
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 0449U?
It depends on the state. Of the 11 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1,642.39. Montana pays the most ($1,824.88) and Florida the least ($985.44).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0449U?
Montana, at $1,824.88, effective 2025-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0449U?
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.