S0176 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Hydroxyurea, oral, 500 mg. 5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for S0176 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.19 in Washington to $5.21 in New Mexico, with a median of $0.89.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 5
- Median rate
- $0.89units vary by state
- Highest
- $5.21New Mexico
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
S0176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $5.21⚠ over 3× mediansince 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service HCPC |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $1.36since 2021-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $0.89since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Physician Administered Drug (PAD) Pricin |
| UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Utah Medicaid (fee-for-service, Traditional plan) | $0.27since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Utah Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $0.19since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Professional administered drugs fee |
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 S0176?
It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.89. New Mexico pays the most ($5.21) and Washington the least ($0.19).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for S0176?
New Mexico, at $5.21, effective 2025-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for S0176?
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.