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Billing code 0531T · Physician & professional

0531T Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $1,987.59 for 0531T across 9 states, from $41.76 in Iowa to $4,252.28 in Rhode Island.

Data as of Oct 5, 20269 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
9
National median
$1,987.59units vary by state
Lowest
$41.76Iowa
Highest
$4,252.28Rhode Island
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 0531T?

9 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0531T. The national median is $1,987.59 (units differ between states). Rhode Island pays the most, $4,252.28, and Iowa the least, $41.76, a 101.8x spread.

State ranking

0531T rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 9 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Rhode Island Source · since 2026-07-01$4,252.28——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2New Mexico Source · since 2019-01-01$3,130.53——Plans must pay at least this—
3Delaware Source · since 2026-01-01$2,091.10——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
5Arkansas Source · since 2026-01-01$1,987.59——Not classified—
8Connecticut Source · since 2026-01-01$41.76——Not classified—
9Iowa Source · since 2026-01-01$41.76——Plans must pay at least this—
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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; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for 0531T?

It depends on the state. Of the 9 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1,987.59. Rhode Island pays the most ($4,252.28) and Iowa the least ($41.76).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0531T?

Rhode Island, at $4,252.28, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0531T?

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 workspace shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.