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78835 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Imaging and radiology. Medicaid pays a median of $59.32 for 78835 across 43 states, from $17.40 in Texas to $222.55 in Iowa.

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

States publishing
43
National median
$59.32units vary by state
Lowest
$17.40Texas
Highest
$222.55Iowa

What does Medicaid pay for 78835?

43 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 78835 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $59.32 (units differ between states). Iowa pays the most, $222.55, and Texas the least, $17.40, a 12.8x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $79.37–$123.55 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

78835 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 43 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Iowa Source · since 2020-01-01$222.55——Plans must pay at least this—
2Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$101.31——Not classified—
3Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$96.25——Not classified—
21Kentucky Source · since 2020-01-01$59.91——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
22Virginia Source · since 2026-07-01$59.32——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
23Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$58.19——Not classified—
42New York Source · since 2023-10-01$18.56unit—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
43Texas Source · since 2025-03-01$17.40——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 78835?

It depends on the state. Of the 43 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $59.32. Iowa pays the most ($222.55) and Texas the least ($17.40).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 78835?

Iowa, at $222.55, effective 2020-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 78835?

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.