Q0091 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining. Medicaid pays a median of $29.39 for Q0091 across 19 states, from $2.79 in South Carolina to $74.93 in Alaska.
- States publishing
- 19
- National median
- $29.39units vary by state
- Lowest
- $2.79South Carolina
- Highest
- $74.93Alaska
What does Medicaid pay for Q0091?
19 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for Q0091. The national median is $29.39 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $74.93, and South Carolina the least, $2.79, a 26.9x spread.
Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $42.25–$53.80 depending on the state's Medicare locality.
Q0091 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 19 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for Q0091?
It depends on the state. Of the 19 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $29.39. Alaska pays the most ($74.93) and South Carolina the least ($2.79).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for Q0091?
Alaska, at $74.93, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for Q0091?
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 workspace shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.