76857 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Imaging and radiology. 29 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 76857 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $14.21 in New Jersey to $76.16 in Nebraska, with a median of $27.81.

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

States publishing: 29
Median rate: $27.81units vary by state
Highest: $76.16Nebraska
Medicare (non-facility): $46.35–$67.052026 physician fee schedule

76857 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
NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$76.16since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5
North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service)	$61.58since 2025-10-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Nurse Practiti
ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members)	$52.76since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm
IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service)	$44.86since 2024-04-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective
MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service)	$43.92since 2022-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	MO HealthNet fee schedule: Practitioner
CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service)	$42.17since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d
OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$40.76since 2018-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Appendix DD to OAC 5160-1-60 (Non-Instit
AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules)	$40.00since 2026-04-10	—	—	Not classified	—	Laboratory and Radiology Fee Schedule (R
WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees)	$39.77since 2008-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical-
MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service)	$39.36since 2026-02-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule
ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP)	$38.95since 2026-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	CMAP fee schedule: Physician Radiology 7
GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$36.08since 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)	$35.96since 2013-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN
KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules)	$28.52since 2020-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2020
VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS)	$27.81since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical3.csv
MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH)	$25.75since 2026-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Maryland Medicaid Professional Services
South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$24.01since 2024-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	SCDHHS Pediatric Subspecialty and Neonat
IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$23.72since 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)	$22.64since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Child Health Plan Plus FY 2026-2027 Fee
OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA)	$22.28since 2026-02-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee
LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$21.58since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Louisiana Medicaid Enhanced Professional
FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$21.30since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Radiology Fee Schedule (2026-01-01)
New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$20.33since 2023-10-01	unit	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	eMedNY Physician Fee Schedule Sect 4 (Ra
MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations)	$20.29since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Emergency Adoption (date filed: Septembe
PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service)	$19.00since 2009-05-23	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule (
TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP)	$18.98since 2018-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Physi
MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$17.47since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MDHHS Child and Adolescent Health Center
WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service	$17.20since 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)	$14.21since 2026-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS

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 76857?

It depends on the state. Of the 29 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $27.81. Nebraska pays the most ($76.16) and New Jersey the least ($14.21).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 76857?

Nebraska, at $76.16, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 76857?

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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