81479 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Clinical lab tests. 12 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81479 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.00 in Arkansas to $1,159.59 in Montana, with a median of $195.10.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 12
- Median rate
- $195.10units vary by state
- Highest
- $1,159.59Montana
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
81479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MontanaIndependent (non-agency) provider · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $1,159.59since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $900.00since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Independent L |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $890.08since 2017-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Lab Max Allowable (in Zipped 2017 Fee Sc |
| South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $890.08since 2024-12-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | SCDHHS Independent Lab and Radiology Fee |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $679.73since 2016-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $300.19since 2024-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $90.00since 2020-10-01 | percent of billed charges | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $90.00since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Maryland Medicaid Medical Laboratory Fee |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $26.86since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Independent Laboratory Fee Schedule (202 |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $11.25since 2019-11-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Laboratory and Radiol |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $1.00since 2021-10-01 | P | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.00since 2025-03-26 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Independent Laboratory |
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 81479?
It depends on the state. Of the 12 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $195.10. Montana pays the most ($1,159.59) and Arkansas the least ($0.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81479?
Montana, at $1,159.59, effective 2025-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81479?
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.