Q9962 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
High osmolar contrast material. 14 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for Q9962 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.05 in Kansas to $46.40 in Georgia, with a median of $0.18.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 14
- Median rate
- $0.18units vary by state
- Highest
- $46.40Georgia
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
Q9962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $46.40⚠ over 3× mediansince 2017-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Physician Maximum Allowed Fee Schedule - |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $8.86⚠ over 3× mediansince 2013-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $4.02⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Professional administered drugs fee |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $0.23since 2023-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $0.19since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service HCPC |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $0.18since 2026-08-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Physicia |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $0.18since 2008-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file hcpcmedical.csv |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $0.18since 2008-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical- |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $0.18since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Maryland Medicaid Professional Services |
| South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.18since 2011-04-08 | — | — | Not classified | — | SCDHHS Pediatric Subspecialty and Neonat |
| MontanaIndependent (non-agency) provider · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $0.18since 2021-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $0.15since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $0.15since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $0.05since 2009-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. 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 Q9962?
It depends on the state. Of the 14 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.18. Georgia pays the most ($46.40) and Kansas the least ($0.05).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for Q9962?
Georgia, at $46.40, effective 2017-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for Q9962?
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.