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Billing code 73218 · Radiology

73218 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Imaging and radiology. Medicaid pays a median of $237.48 for 73218 across 49 states, from $53.61 in Texas to $435.15 in Nebraska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202649 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
49
National median
$237.48units vary by state
Lowest
$53.61Texas
Highest
$435.15Nebraska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 73218?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 73218. The national median is $237.48 (units differ between states). Nebraska pays the most, $435.15, and Texas the least, $53.61, a 8.1x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $265.59–$419.67 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

State ranking

73218 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$435.15——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$429.76——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Arkansas Source · since 2025-06-13$429.41——Not classified—
24Missouri Source · since 2022-07-01$244.56——Plans must pay at least this—
25Minnesota Source · since 2026-02-01$237.48——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Delaware Source · since 2026-01-01$233.08——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48District of Columbia Source · since 2026-01-01$54.68——Not classified—
49Texas Source · since 2025-03-01$53.61——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 73218?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $237.48. Nebraska pays the most ($435.15) and Texas the least ($53.61).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 73218?

Nebraska, at $435.15, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 73218?

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.