78072 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Imaging and radiology. 22 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 78072 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.00 in New York to $722.83 in Nebraska, with a median of $248.12.

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

States publishing: 22
Median rate: $248.12units vary by state
Highest: $722.83Nebraska
Medicare (non-facility): $337.88–$531.512026 physician fee schedule

78072 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)	$722.83since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5
ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members)	$394.80since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm
CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service)	$364.92since 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)	$326.13since 2018-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Appendix DD to OAC 5160-1-60 (Non-Instit
IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$282.62since 2026-01-01	unit	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd
MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH)	$279.23since 2026-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Maryland Medicaid Professional Services
VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS)	$270.55since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical3.csv
ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP)	$269.24since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Child Health Plan Plus FY 2026-2027 Fee
MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations)	$268.10since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Emergency Adoption (date filed: Septembe
KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules)	$254.23since 2020-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2020
IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service)	$249.74since 2024-04-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective
MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service)	$246.49since 2026-02-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule
South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$224.98since 2024-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	SCDHHS Nurse Midwives Fee Schedule (sche
WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees)	$211.91since 2013-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical-
MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service)	$201.79since 2022-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	MO HealthNet fee schedule: Practitioner
MichiganIndependent (non-agency) provider · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$199.16since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MDHHS Independent Diagnostic Testing Fac
WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service	$197.02since 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)	$162.00since 2026-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS
LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$80.21since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Louisiana Medicaid Enhanced Professional
GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$66.54since 2017-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Physician Maximum Allowed Fee Schedule -
TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP)	$58.01since 2024-03-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Physi
New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$0.00since 2023-01-01	unit	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	eMedNY Physician Fee Schedule Sect 4 (Ra

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 78072?

It depends on the state. Of the 22 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $248.12. Nebraska pays the most ($722.83) and New York the least ($0.00 per unit).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 78072?

Nebraska, at $722.83, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 78072?

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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