0818T Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0818T. Rates run from $39.07 in Iowa to $3,580.73 in Rhode Island, with a median of $1,473.41.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 8
- Median rate
- $1,473.41units vary by state
- Highest
- $3,580.73Rhode Island
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
0818T 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Rhode Island Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $3,580.73since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | RI APC (Outpatient) Fee Schedule, as of |
| DelawareAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Delaware Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMMA / DMAP) | $2,002.36since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAP 2026 ASC Fee Schedule |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $1,955.63since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid ASC fee schedule (2026ASCFee |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $1,903.24since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid CY2026 Ambulatory Surg |
| UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Utah Medicaid (fee-for-service, Traditional plan) | $1,043.58since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Utah Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $474.54since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Amb Surgical Cente |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $39.07since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP Addendum B - OPPS Payment Type by P |
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $39.07since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid Addendum B (CY 26-Janaury) |
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 0818T?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1,473.41. Rhode Island pays the most ($3,580.73) and Iowa the least ($39.07).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0818T?
Rhode Island, at $3,580.73, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0818T?
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.