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Billing code 76826 · Radiology

76826 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Imaging and radiology. Medicaid pays a median of $91.48 for 76826 across 50 states, from $23.94 in Rhode Island to $175.87 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$91.48units vary by state
Lowest
$23.94Rhode Island
Highest
$175.87Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 76826?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 76826. The national median is $91.48 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $175.87, and Rhode Island the least, $23.94, a 7.3x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $139.24–$217.80 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

State ranking

76826 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
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$175.87——Not classified—
2Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$167.14——Not classified—
3Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$163.23——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$92.07——Plans must pay at least this—
26Missouri Source · since 2022-07-01$90.89——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$82.51——Not classified—
49Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-05-23$25.80——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Rhode Island Source · since 2000-01-01$23.94——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 76826?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $91.48. Alaska pays the most ($175.87) and Rhode Island the least ($23.94).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 76826?

Alaska, at $175.87, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 76826?

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.