A9698 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Non-radioactive contrast imaging material. 8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A9698 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.00 in California to $184.05 in Maine, with a median of $11.31.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 8
- Median rate
- $11.31units vary by state
- Highest
- $184.05Maine
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
A9698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $184.05⚠ over 3× mediansince 2019-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $11.51since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Physician-related services fee sched |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $11.51since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $11.51since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| South DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service, DSS Division of Medical Services) | $11.11since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | South Dakota Medicaid Drugs and Biologic |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $10.36since 2026-08-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Physicia |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $9.95since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $0.00since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi Cal Physician Administered Drug Rat |
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 A9698?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $11.31. Maine pays the most ($184.05) and California the least ($0.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A9698?
Maine, at $184.05, effective 2019-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A9698?
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.