79445 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Imaging and radiology. 26 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 79445 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $58.33 in New Jersey to $299.62 in Florida, with a median of $97.80.

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

States publishing: 26
Median rate: $97.80units vary by state
Highest: $299.62Florida
Medicare (non-facility): —not on the physician fee schedule

79445 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
FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$299.62⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Radiology Fee Schedule (2026-01-01)
ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members)	$214.25since 2020-10-01	—	—	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)	$200.51since 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)	$169.94since 2018-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Appendix DD to OAC 5160-1-60 (Non-Instit
NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$159.34since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5
MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service)	$145.63since 2026-02-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule
MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service)	$128.09since 2022-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MO HealthNet fee schedule: Radiology - T
IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay)	$120.40since 2013-07-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN
GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$109.57since 2017-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Physician Maximum Allowed Fee Schedule -
IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$109.30since 2024-01-01	unit	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd
LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$101.10since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Louisiana Medicaid Enhanced Professional
WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees)	$100.84since 2008-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical-
North CarolinaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service)	$100.35since 2025-10-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Physician Serv
KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules)	$95.24since 2020-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2020
ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service)	$94.22since 2026-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche
AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules)	$93.17since 2026-04-10	—	—	Not classified	—	Laboratory and Radiology Fee Schedule (R
VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS)	$92.01since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical3.csv
MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH)	$91.38since 2026-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Maryland Medicaid Professional Services
TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP)	$87.14since 2026-03-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Physi
OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA)	$84.60since 2026-02-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee
ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP)	$82.72since 2026-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	CMAP fee schedule: Physician Radiology 7
MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations)	$80.31since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Emergency Adoption (date filed: Septembe
South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$79.85since 2024-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	SCDHHS Base Physician Fee Schedule (sche
MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$67.73since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MDHHS Practitioner and Medical Clinic Fe
WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service	$62.49since 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)	$58.33since 2025-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS

Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. 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 79445?

It depends on the state. Of the 26 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $97.80. Florida pays the most ($299.62) and New Jersey the least ($58.33).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 79445?

Florida, at $299.62, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 79445?

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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