J0608 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Lanthanum carbonate, oral, powder, 5 mg. 10 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for J0608 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.02 in Kansas to $0.07 in California, with a median of $0.06.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 10
- Median rate
- $0.06units vary by state
- Highest
- $0.07California
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
J0608 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) | $0.07since 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) | $0.07since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $0.06since 2026-07-17 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Rates for Dialysis Treatments and Home D |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $0.06since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Kidney centers fee schedule (kidneyc |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.06since 2025-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $0.06since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Maryland Medicaid Professional Services |
| OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA) | $0.06since 2025-01-01 | — | — | State sets the plan rate | — | SoonerCare Title XIX Fee Schedule |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $0.06since 2025-01-01 | — | — | 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) | $0.05since 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 | $0.02since 2025-01-01 | — | — | 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 J0608?
It depends on the state. Of the 10 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.06. California pays the most ($0.07) and Kansas the least ($0.02).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for J0608?
California, at $0.07, effective 2026-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for J0608?
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.