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83497 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $11.96 for 83497 across 50 states, from $5.38 in Virginia to $18.41 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$11.96units vary by state
Lowest
$5.38Virginia
Highest
$18.41Arkansas

What does Medicaid pay for 83497?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 83497 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $11.96 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $18.41, and Virginia the least, $5.38, a 3.4x spread.

83497 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 50 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$18.41——Not classified—
2Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$16.21——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$15.90——Plans must pay at least this—
25Illinois Source · since 2008-10-01$12.30——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$11.61——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$11.61——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$6.19——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Virginia Source · since 2014-07-01$5.38——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 83497?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $11.96. Arkansas pays the most ($18.41) and Virginia the least ($5.38).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 83497?

Arkansas, at $18.41, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 83497?

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.