G0123 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal. 24 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for G0123 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $4.20 in Kansas to $25.48 in Georgia, with a median of $18.65.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 24
- Median rate
- $18.65units vary by state
- Highest
- $25.48Georgia
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
G0123 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) | $25.48since 2018-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Lab Max Allowable (in Zipped 2018 Fee Sc |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $24.31since 2023-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service HCPC |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $20.26since 2020-01-01 | — | — | 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) | $20.26since 2024-01-01 | 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) | $20.26since 2020-01-01 | — | — | 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) | $20.26since 2020-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file hcpcmedical.csv |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $20.26since 2020-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Clinical Lab fee schedule (2 |
| MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $20.26since 2020-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $20.26since 2026-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| DelawareAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Delaware Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMMA / DMAP) | $19.85since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAP 2024 Physician Fee Schedule |
| VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $19.75since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - HCPCS (i |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $19.07since 2023-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| ArizonaClinical nurse specialist · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $18.23since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Clinical |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $18.23since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Independent L |
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $18.23since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, May 2023 |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $17.87since 2024-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Rates for Clinical Laboratory Services ( |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $17.50since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $16.21since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $16.21since 2024-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $14.39since 2016-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: Lab October 2026 |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $14.17since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test (CDL |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $13.80since 2024-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective |
| Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Rhode Island Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $12.04since 1998-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | RI Medicaid Interactive Fee For Service |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $4.20since 1999-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
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 G0123?
It depends on the state. Of the 24 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $18.65. Georgia pays the most ($25.48) and Kansas the least ($4.20).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for G0123?
Georgia, at $25.48, effective 2018-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for G0123?
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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