Anesthesia base units (per procedure): Medicaid rates by state
16 states publish a Medicaid rate for anesthesia base units (per procedure), compared at the physician psychologist level. Rates range from $5.00 in West Virginia to $90.00 in North Carolina.
- States
- 16
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $90.00North Carolina
- Lowest
- $5.00West Virginia
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $90.00 | — | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 2 | NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $89.76 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $75.93 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 4 | IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $75.00 | base unit | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.00 | base unit | — | 2003-10-16 | Official source |
| 6 | GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.00 | base unit | — | 2017-01-01 | Official source |
| 7 | KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.00 | — | — | 2018-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.00 | base unit | — | 2020-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.00 | Anesthesia Based Units (ABU) | — | 2023-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.00 | base unit | — | 2002-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.00 | base unit | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.00 | base unit | — | 2026-03-04 | Official source |
| 13 | NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.00 | base unit | — | 2023-01-01 | Official source |
| 14 | New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $5.00 | base unit | — | 2023-01-01 | Official source |
| 15 | TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $5.00 | base unit | — | 2017-11-01 | Official source |
| 16 | West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.00 | base unit | — | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for anesthesia base units (per procedure)?
North Carolina: $90.00.
What is the average Medicaid rate for anesthesia base units (per procedure)?
Across 16 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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