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78601 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Imaging and radiology. Medicaid pays a median of $134.09 for 78601 across 49 states, from $19.65 in Texas to $250.19 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
49
National median
$134.09units vary by state
Lowest
$19.65Texas
Highest
$250.19Alaska

What does Medicaid pay for 78601?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 78601 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $134.09 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $250.19, and Texas the least, $19.65, a 12.7x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $167.10–$270.24 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

78601 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$250.19——Not classified—
2Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$238.04——Not classified—
3Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$198.29——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$135.50——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$134.09——Not classified—
26Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$131.71——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48District of Columbia Source · since 2026-01-01$20.33——Not classified—
49Texas Source · since 2022-03-01$19.65——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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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; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for 78601?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $134.09. Alaska pays the most ($250.19) and Texas the least ($19.65).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 78601?

Alaska, at $250.19, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 78601?

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.