A9602 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Fluorodopa f-18, diagnostic, per millicurie. 12 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A9602 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $7.03 in California to $855.55 in Mississippi, with a median of $529.24.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 12
- Median rate
- $529.24units vary by state
- Highest
- $855.55Mississippi
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
A9602 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $855.55since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $850.00since 2022-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical- |
| MontanaIndependent (non-agency) provider · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $578.71since 2022-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $578.71since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| ArkansasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $568.71since 2025-06-13 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Physician / CRNA / Fam |
| South DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service, DSS Division of Medical Services) | $558.46since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | South Dakota Medicaid Drugs and Biologic |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $500.01since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $496.87since 2022-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $490.88since 2023-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | SCDHHS Nurse Midwives Fee Schedule (sche |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $448.98since 2026-08-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Physicia |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $152.25since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5 |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $7.03since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi Cal Physician Administered Drug Rat |
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 A9602?
It depends on the state. Of the 12 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $529.24. Mississippi pays the most ($855.55) and California the least ($7.03).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A9602?
Mississippi, at $855.55, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A9602?
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.