77436 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Imaging and radiology. 18 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 77436 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $24.66 in Louisiana to $81.44 in Arizona, with a median of $36.24.

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

States publishing: 18
Median rate: $36.24units vary by state
Highest: $81.44Arizona
Medicare (non-facility): $71.36–$89.382026 physician fee schedule

77436 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
ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members)	$81.44since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm
North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service)	$65.27since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Nurse Practiti
MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service)	$60.72since 2026-02-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule
OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$60.44since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	ODM CPT/HCPCS procedure code changes for
WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees)	$58.20since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical-
ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service)	$41.90since 2026-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche
IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$38.80since 2026-01-01	unit	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd
IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay)	$38.26since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN
VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS)	$36.70since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical3.csv
GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$35.78since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Schedule of Maximum Allw Pymt Physician
KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules)	$35.53since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2026
TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP)	$35.08since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Physi
MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH)	$34.58since 2026-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Maryland Medicaid Professional Services
MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service)	$33.67since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	MO HealthNet fee schedule: Outpatient Ho
MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations)	$31.34since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Administrative Bulletin 26-09: 101 CMR 3
MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$26.63since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MDHHS Practitioner and Medical Clinic Fe
ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP)	$25.09since 2026-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	CMAP fee schedule: Independent Radiology
LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$24.66since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Louisiana Medicaid Laboratory and Radiol

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 77436?

It depends on the state. Of the 18 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $36.24. Arizona pays the most ($81.44) and Louisiana the least ($24.66).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 77436?

Arizona, at $81.44, effective 2026-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 77436?

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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