78261 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Imaging and radiology. Medicaid pays a median of $131.11 for 78261 across 47 states, from $22.73 in Texas to $231.86 in Alaska.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 47
- National median
- $131.11units vary by state
- Lowest
- $22.73Texas
- Highest
- $231.86Alaska
What does Medicaid pay for 78261?
47 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 78261 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $131.11 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $231.86, and Texas the least, $22.73, a 10.2x spread.
Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $160.38–$255.96 depending on the state's Medicare locality.
78261 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 47 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 78261?
It depends on the state. Of the 47 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $131.11. Alaska pays the most ($231.86) and Texas the least ($22.73).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 78261?
Alaska, at $231.86, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 78261?
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.