C9144 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Injection, bupivacaine (posimir), 1 mg. 5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for C9144 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.12 in Kansas to $4.94 in California, with a median of $0.48.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 5
- Median rate
- $0.48units vary by state
- Highest
- $4.94California
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
C9144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $4.94⚠ over 3× mediansince 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) | $0.48since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $0.48since 2024-04-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Physician Administered Drug (PAD) Pricin |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $0.43since 2026-08-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Physicia |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $0.12since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
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 C9144?
It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.48. California pays the most ($4.94) and Kansas the least ($0.12).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for C9144?
California, at $4.94, effective 2026-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for C9144?
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.