78808 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Imaging and radiology. 27 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 78808 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $12.70 in New Jersey to $66.41 in Nebraska, with a median of $33.24.

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

States publishing: 27
Median rate: $33.24units vary by state
Highest: $66.41Nebraska
Medicare (non-facility): $35.79–$56.342026 physician fee schedule

78808 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)	$66.41since 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)	$42.14since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm
New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division)	$39.28since 2009-12-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service CPT
IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay)	$37.23since 2013-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN
NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules)	$37.19since 2016-01-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Provider Type 77 Physician's Assistant R
KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules)	$36.49since 2020-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2020
CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service)	$36.25since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d
MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH)	$36.25since 2026-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Maryland Medicaid Professional Services
VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS)	$35.59since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical3.csv
ArkansasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$35.00since 2025-06-13	—	—	Not classified	—	Arkansas Medicaid Physician / CRNA / Fam
OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA)	$34.84since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	SoonerCare Title XIX Fee Schedule
North CarolinaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service)	$34.47since 2025-10-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Physician Serv
ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP)	$33.71since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Child Health Plan Plus FY 2026-2027 Fee
OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA)	$33.24since 2026-02-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee
OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$32.75since 2018-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Appendix DD to OAC 5160-1-60 (Non-Instit
MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$32.48since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe
FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$31.95since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Radiology Fee Schedule (2026-01-01)
MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service)	$31.64since 2026-02-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule
KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule)	$31.08since 2024-01-01	—	—	Paid by the state, outside plans	—	KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched
MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations)	$31.06since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Emergency Adoption (date filed: Septembe
ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP)	$30.79since 2010-08-18	—	—	Not classified	—	CMAP fee schedule: Physician Radiology 7
MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service)	$30.21since 2022-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MO HealthNet fee schedule: Radiology - T
South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$28.10since 2024-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	SCDHHS Base Physician Fee Schedule (sche
AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules)	$26.80since 2026-04-10	—	—	Not classified	—	Laboratory and Radiology Fee Schedule (R
MichiganIndependent (non-agency) provider · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$26.20since 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	$25.42since 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)	$12.70since 2026-07-01	—	—	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 78808?

It depends on the state. Of the 27 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $33.24. Nebraska pays the most ($66.41) and New Jersey the least ($12.70).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 78808?

Nebraska, at $66.41, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 78808?

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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