G2079 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Take-home supply of buprenorphine (oral). 10 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for G2079. Rates run from $57.32 in Mississippi to $189.00 in Alabama, with a median of $76.02.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 10
- Median rate
- $76.02units vary by state
- Highest
- $189.00Alabama
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
G2079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $189.00since 2026-04-10 | — | — | Not classified | — | Laboratory and Radiology Fee Schedule (R |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $91.18since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $82.77since 2020-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #62 BEHAVIORA |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $80.53since 2023-07-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $80.53since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $71.50since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Rates for Certain Substance-Related and |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $63.69since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid Mental Health and Subs |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $63.69since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $63.69since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $57.32since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe |
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 G2079?
It depends on the state. Of the 10 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $76.02. Alabama pays the most ($189.00) and Mississippi the least ($57.32).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for G2079?
Alabama, at $189.00, effective 2026-04-10.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for G2079?
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.