Q9961 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
High osmolar contrast material. Medicaid pays a median of $0.22 for Q9961 across 24 states, from $0.05 in Kansas to $0.29 in New Mexico.
- States publishing
- 24
- National median
- $0.22units vary by state
- Lowest
- $0.05Kansas
- Highest
- $0.29New Mexico
What does Medicaid pay for Q9961?
24 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for Q9961. The national median is $0.22 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $0.29, and Kansas the least, $0.05, a 5.8x spread.
Q9961 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 24 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for Q9961?
It depends on the state. Of the 24 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.22. New Mexico pays the most ($0.29) and Kansas the least ($0.05).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for Q9961?
New Mexico, at $0.29, effective 2025-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for Q9961?
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.