72081 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Imaging and radiology. Medicaid pays a median of $24.58 for 72081 across 50 states, from $10.38 in Texas to $46.54 in Arizona.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 50
- National median
- $24.58units vary by state
- Lowest
- $10.38Texas
- Highest
- $46.54Arizona
What does Medicaid pay for 72081?
50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 72081 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $24.58 (units differ between states). Arizona pays the most, $46.54, and Texas the least, $10.38, a 4.5x spread.
Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $38.71–$59.90 depending on the state's Medicare locality.
72081 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 72081?
It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $24.58. Arizona pays the most ($46.54) and Texas the least ($10.38).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 72081?
Arizona, at $46.54, effective 2024-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 72081?
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.