Q9982 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Flutemetamol f18, diagnostic, per study dose. 6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for Q9982 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.00 in California to $28,248.00 in Ohio, with a median of $3,271.12.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 6
- Median rate
- $3,271.12units vary by state
- Highest
- $28,248.00Ohio
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
Q9982 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $28,248.00⚠ over 3× mediansince 2016-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM provider-administered pharmaceutical |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $3,592.78since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $3,342.24since 2024-03-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $3,200.00since 2026-08-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Physicia |
| South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $3,148.80since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | SCDHHS Nurse Midwives Fee Schedule (sche |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $0.00since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi Cal Physician Administered Drug Rat |
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 Q9982?
It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $3,271.12. Ohio pays the most ($28,248.00) and California the least ($0.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for Q9982?
Ohio, at $28,248.00, effective 2016-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for Q9982?
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.