G0281 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Electrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more areas. 13 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for G0281 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $2.59 in Kansas to $16.43 in Montana, with a median of $10.75.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 13
- Median rate
- $10.75units vary by state
- Highest
- $16.43Montana
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $11.01–$12.282026 physician fee schedule
G0281 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $16.43since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $14.42since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Therapy- |
| IowaAgency provider · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $12.05since 2013-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #19 REHAB AGE |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $12.04since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $11.95since 2026-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $11.39since 2013-02-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Professional Services |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $10.75since 2026-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| WyomingAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wyoming Medicaid (fee-for-service, Department of Health) | $10.11since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Wyoming Medicaid Downloadable Fee Schedu |
| VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $9.76since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - HCPCS (i |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $9.58since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $7.60since 2010-09-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Rhode Island Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $7.22since 2003-01-01 | — | — | 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 | $2.59since 2009-12-18 | — | — | 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 G0281?
It depends on the state. Of the 13 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $10.75. Montana pays the most ($16.43) and Kansas the least ($2.59).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for G0281?
Montana, at $16.43, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for G0281?
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.