76988 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Imaging and radiology. 38 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 76988 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $29.50 in New Jersey to $152.37 in Nebraska, with a median of $51.88.

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

States publishing: 38
Median rate: $51.88units vary by state
Highest: $152.37Nebraska
Medicare (non-facility): —not on the physician fee schedule

76988 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)	$152.37since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5
ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service)	$150.32since 2026-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche
South DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service, DSS Division of Medical Services)	$129.08since 2026-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	South Dakota Medicaid Physician fee sche
AlaskaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Alaska Medicaid (fee-for-service, Department of Health)	$129.00since 2026-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Alaska Medicaid Physician Fee Schedule S
MontanaIndependent (non-agency) provider · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service)	$107.94since 2026-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule
ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members)	$85.57since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Clinical
North DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$78.48since 2026-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	ND Medicaid Professional (General) Servi
DelawareAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Delaware Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMMA / DMAP)	$73.98since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	DMAP 2026 Physician Fee Schedule
UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Utah Medicaid (fee-for-service, Traditional plan)	$72.50since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Utah Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement
District of ColumbiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · DC Medicaid (DHCF) fee-for-service	$67.90since 2026-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	REFRP00178CSV - Medical Fee Schedule Rep
OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA)	$66.84since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	SoonerCare Title XIX Fee Schedule
VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS)	$66.55since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical3.csv
MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$63.10since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe
New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division)	$59.36since 2024-01-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service CPT
IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell)	$59.13since 2026-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju
West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · West Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, Bureau for Medical Services)	$57.10since 2026-04-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	BMS RBRVS 2026 Effective 4/1/26 - 3/31/2
IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$54.31since 2026-01-01	unit	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd
MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service)	$53.00since 2026-02-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule
New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS)	$52.60since 2025-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R
KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules)	$51.15since 2024-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2024
MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service)	$50.84since 2026-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H
New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$50.74since 2024-01-01	unit	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	eMedNY Physician Fee Schedule Sect 4 (Ra
GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$50.12since 2024-04-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Copy of Schedule of Maximum Allw Pymt Ph
MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$48.99since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MDHHS Practitioner and Medical Clinic Fe
TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP)	$48.11since 2025-09-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Physi
North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service)	$47.85since 2025-10-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Nurse Practiti
MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service)	$47.50since 2024-01-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	MO HealthNet fee schedule: Radiology - P
KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule	$46.44since 2024-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched
WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service	$44.53since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	HCA Physician-related services fee sched
MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations)	$43.84since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Emergency Adoption (date filed: Septembe
LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$42.68since 2024-01-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Louisiana Medicaid Laboratory and Radiol
IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service)	$41.81since 2024-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective
FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$40.31since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Radiology Fee Schedule (2026-01-01)
WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees)	$38.94since 2024-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical-
AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules)	$37.44since 2026-04-10	—	—	Not classified	—	Laboratory and Radiology Fee Schedule (R
ArkansasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$36.67since 2025-06-13	—	—	Not classified	—	Arkansas Medicaid Physician / CRNA / Fam
ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP)	$35.60since 2024-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	CMAP fee schedule: Independent Radiology
New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service)	$29.50since 2025-01-01	—	—	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 76988?

It depends on the state. Of the 38 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $51.88. Nebraska pays the most ($152.37) and New Jersey the least ($29.50).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 76988?

Nebraska, at $152.37, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 76988?

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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