S9470 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Nutritional counseling, dietitian visit. 14 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for S9470 at the dietitian level. Rates run from $12.08 in California to $80.63 in Minnesota, with a median of $20.00.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 14
- Median rate
- $20.00units vary by state
- Highest
- $80.63Minnesota
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
S9470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MinnesotaDietitian / nutritionist · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $80.63⚠ over 3× mediansince 2015-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| ArizonaDietitian / nutritionist · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $55.43since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $47.29since 2009-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| TexasRegistered nurse (RN) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $36.31since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Thste |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $35.00since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | HCA Maternity support services/infant ca |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $26.62since 2003-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Appendix DD to OAC 5160-1-60 (Non-Instit |
| ConnecticutDietitian / nutritionist · Connecticut Autism Waiver (DDS-operated 1915(c)) | $20.00since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: Autism Waiver Service |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule) | $20.00since 2002-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched |
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $17.77since 2013-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #50 NURSE PRA |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $15.18since 2013-02-20 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Office of Public Heal |
| VirginiaDietitian / nutritionist · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $15.00since 2019-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DMAS procedure fee file hcpcmedical.csv |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri DD Community Support Waiver (DMH Division of DD, 1915(c)) | $14.83since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Community Sup |
| PennsylvaniaDietitian / nutritionist · Pennsylvania OBRA Waiver (adults with developmental physical disabilities) | $13.77since 2026-07-01 | 15 min | $55.08 | Not classified | — | OLTL Home and Community Based Waiver Ser |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal school-based services (Local Educational Agency) | $12.08since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
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 S9470?
It depends on the state. Of the 14 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $20.00. Minnesota pays the most ($80.63) and California the least ($12.08).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for S9470?
Minnesota, at $80.63, effective 2015-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for S9470?
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.