Q9983 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Florbetaben f18, diagnostic, per study dose. 8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for Q9983 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $5.60 in District of Columbia to $3,852.55 in South Dakota, with a median of $3,317.76.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 8
- Median rate
- $3,317.76units vary by state
- Highest
- $3,852.55South Dakota
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
Q9983 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service, DSS Division of Medical Services) | $3,852.55since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | South Dakota Medicaid Drugs and Biologic |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $3,502.00since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $3,445.97since 2026-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | SCDHHS Nurse Midwives Fee Schedule (sche |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $3,443.52since 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) | $3,192.00since 2023-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Physicia |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $2,800.00since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $1,584.67since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| District of ColumbiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · DC Medicaid (DHCF) fee-for-service | $5.60since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | REFRP00178CSV - Medical Fee Schedule Rep |
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 Q9983?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $3,317.76. South Dakota pays the most ($3,852.55) and District of Columbia the least ($5.60).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for Q9983?
South Dakota, at $3,852.55, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for Q9983?
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.