0498U Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Clinical lab tests. 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0498U at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $726.47 in Florida to $1,345.31 in Arizona, with a median of $1,345.30.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $1,345.30units vary by state
- Highest
- $1,345.31Arizona
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
0498U 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) | $1,345.31since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Clinical |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $1,345.31since 2026-01-01 | — | — | 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 | $1,345.31since 2026-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $1,345.30since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $1,210.78since 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) | $1,210.78since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $726.47since 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 0498U?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1,345.30. Arizona pays the most ($1,345.31) and Florida the least ($726.47).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0498U?
Arizona, at $1,345.31, effective 2026-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0498U?
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.