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Billing code 70480 · Radiology

70480 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Imaging and radiology. Medicaid pays a median of $93.04 for 70480 across 50 states, from $34.50 in Rhode Island to $235.51 in Nebraska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202650 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
50
National median
$93.04units vary by state
Lowest
$34.50Rhode Island
Highest
$235.51Nebraska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 70480?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 70480. The national median is $93.04 (units differ between states). Nebraska pays the most, $235.51, and Rhode Island the least, $34.50, a 6.8x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $140.85–$211.71 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

State ranking

70480 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 50 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$235.51——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Arkansas Source · since 2025-06-13$208.70——Not classified—
3North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$204.26——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Delaware Source · since 2026-01-01$95.99——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Indiana Source · since 2026-01-01$90.08unit—Plans must pay at least this—
27Virginia Source · since 2026-07-01$85.93——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Texas Source · since 2025-03-01$50.80——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Rhode Island Source · since 1993-04-01$34.50——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

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for 70480?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $93.04. Nebraska pays the most ($235.51) and Rhode Island the least ($34.50).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 70480?

Nebraska, at $235.51, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 70480?

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.