72270 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Imaging and radiology. 35 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 72270 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $26.00 in Pennsylvania to $207.58 in Georgia, with a median of $77.10.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing: 35
Median rate: $77.10units vary by state
Highest: $207.58Georgia
Medicare (non-facility): $119.97–$175.822026 physician fee schedule

72270 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
GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$207.58since 2017-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Physician Maximum Allowed Fee Schedule -
IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay)	$206.94since 2013-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN
NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$193.23since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5
ArizonaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members)	$167.17since 2024-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm
KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules)	$164.82since 2020-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2020
NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules)	$146.44since 2024-01-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Provider Type 20 Physician, MD., Osteopa
WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees)	$140.12since 2010-12-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical-
North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service)	$122.43since 2025-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Independent Di
MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service)	$116.06since 2017-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MO HealthNet fee schedule: Radiology - T
OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$114.94since 2024-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Appendix DD to OAC 5160-1-60 (Non-Instit
CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service)	$112.92since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d
MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service)	$103.17since 2026-02-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule
IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service)	$96.71since 2024-04-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective
New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division)	$91.18since 2023-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service CPT
ArkansasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$88.12since 2025-06-13	—	—	Not classified	—	Arkansas Medicaid Physician / CRNA / Fam
MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations)	$79.75since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Emergency Adoption (date filed: Septembe
KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule)	$77.73since 2024-01-01	—	—	Paid by the state, outside plans	—	KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched
IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$77.10since 2026-01-01	unit	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd
ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP)	$73.42since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Child Health Plan Plus FY 2026-2027 Fee
MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH)	$71.75since 2026-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Maryland Medicaid Professional Services
TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP)	$70.84since 2025-03-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Physi
ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP)	$68.58since 2026-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	CMAP fee schedule: Physician Radiology 7
AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules)	$68.34since 2026-04-10	—	—	Not classified	—	Laboratory and Radiology Fee Schedule (R
LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$66.13since 2012-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Louisiana Medicaid Laboratory and Radiol
VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS)	$63.66since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical3.csv
South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$61.78since 2024-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	SCDHHS Base Physician Fee Schedule (sche
OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA)	$61.40since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	SoonerCare Title XIX Fee Schedule
OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA)	$59.92since 2026-02-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee
New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$58.74since 2023-10-01	unit	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	eMedNY Physician Fee Schedule Sect 4 (Ra
MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$56.91since 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)	$54.09since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Radiology Fee Schedule (2026-01-01)
MichiganIndependent (non-agency) provider · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$46.86since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MDHHS Independent Diagnostic Testing Fac
WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service	$46.44since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	HCA Physician-related services fee sched
New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service)	$38.12since 2026-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS
PennsylvaniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service)	$26.00since 2009-05-27	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule (

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 72270?

It depends on the state. Of the 35 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $77.10. Georgia pays the most ($207.58) and Pennsylvania the least ($26.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 72270?

Georgia, at $207.58, effective 2017-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 72270?

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.

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