S9128 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Speech therapy, in the home, per diem. 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for S9128 at the therapist slp level. Rates run from $40.00 in Kansas to $264.78 in Utah, with a median of $105.98.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $105.98units vary by state
- Highest
- $264.78Utah
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
S9128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UtahSpeech-language pathologist · Utah Medicaid (fee-for-service, Traditional plan) | $264.78⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | day | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Utah Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement |
| ArizonaSpeech-language pathologist · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $138.86since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans expected to pay at least this | — | AHCCCS Final FFS Home and Community Base |
| MinnesotaSpeech-language pathologist · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $110.07since 2026-01-01 | day | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| GeorgiaSpeech-language pathologist · Georgia Elderly and Disabled Waiver (CCSP and SOURCE) | $105.98since 2024-07-01 | visit | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Part II Policies and Procedures: EDWP - |
| VermontSpeech-language pathologist · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $68.00since 2010-01-01 | day | — | Not classified | — | Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - HCPCS (i |
| New JerseySpeech-language pathologist · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $48.00since 2025-01-01 | day | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| KansasSpeech-language pathologist · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule) | $40.00since 2002-09-01 | day | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | KMAP Fee Schedule MKN 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 S9128?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $105.98. Utah pays the most ($264.78 per day) and Kansas the least ($40.00 per day).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for S9128?
Utah, at $264.78 per day, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for S9128?
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.