81244 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Clinical lab tests. 27 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81244 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $13.50 in Arizona to $98.40 in Georgia, with a median of $39.93.

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

States publishing: 27
Median rate: $39.93units vary by state
Highest: $98.40Georgia
Medicare (non-facility): —not on the physician fee schedule

81244 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
GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$98.40since 2017-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Lab Max Allowable (in Zipped 2017 Fee Sc
PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service)	$82.95since 2014-06-23	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule (
KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule)	$48.78since 2013-01-01	—	—	Paid by the state, outside plans	—	KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched
TexasIndependent (non-agency) provider · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP)	$48.48since 2019-07-04	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Labor
WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees)	$44.89since 2018-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical-
IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$44.89since 2018-04-15	unit	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd
MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service)	$44.89since 2018-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule
VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS)	$44.89since 2018-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical4.csv
KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules)	$44.89since 2020-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	KY Medicaid Clinical Lab fee schedule (2
ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$43.74since 2025-03-26	—	—	Not classified	—	Arkansas Medicaid Independent Laboratory
IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay)	$43.07since 2024-02-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN
North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service)	$40.85since 2025-10-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Laboratory' -
MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service)	$40.40since 2026-07-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MO HealthNet fee schedule: Independent L
OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA)	$39.93since 2024-01-01	—	—	Plans must pay at least this	—	SoonerCare Title XIX Fee Schedule
MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations)	$39.59since 2024-09-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Rates for Clinical Laboratory Services (
ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service)	$37.39since 2026-07-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test (CDL
MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$37.17since 2023-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	MDHHS Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule,
CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service)	$35.91since 2026-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d
New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service)	$35.91since 2025-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS
WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service	$35.91since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans may pay no more	—	HCA Physician-related services fee sched
OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA)	$35.91since 2024-10-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee
MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH)	$35.69since 2026-02-01	—	—	Not classified	—	Maryland Medicaid Medical Laboratory Fee
OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$33.67since 2019-04-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	ODM laboratory services payment schedule
ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP)	$31.42since 2018-01-01	—	—	Not classified	—	CMAP fee schedule: Lab October 2026
IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service)	$30.57since 2024-04-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective
FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service)	$24.24since 2026-01-01	—	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	Independent Laboratory Fee Schedule (202
ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members)	$13.50since 2021-10-01	A	—	Plans negotiate; applies out of network	—	AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm

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 81244?

It depends on the state. Of the 27 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $39.93. Georgia pays the most ($98.40) and Arizona the least ($13.50 per A).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81244?

Georgia, at $98.40, effective 2017-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81244?

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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