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Publishing states
43
Median % of Medicare
81.3%
Rate range
$54.19 - $177.72
76981 rates in every publishing state
| State | Medicaid rate | % of Medicare | Prior auth | Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $177.72 | 157.9% | -- | 2026 |
| Alabama | $72.93 | -- | -- | 2026 |
| Arkansas | $54.19* | -- | -- | 2026 |
| Arizona | $108.09 | 96% | -- | 2025 |
| California | $97.60 | 86.7% | -- | 2026 |
| Connecticut | $83.06 | 73.8% | -- | 2026 |
| District of Columbia | $104.09 | 92.5% | Not required | 2026 |
| Delaware | $109.49 | 97.3% | -- | 2026 |
| Georgia | $92.65 | 82.3% | -- | 2026 |
| Hawaii | $69.60 | 61.8% | -- | 2025 |
| Iowa | $83.70 | 74.4% | -- | 2024 |
| Idaho | $90.30 | 80.2% | Not required | 2026 |
| Illinois | $65.24 | 58% | -- | 2024 |
| Indiana | $95.43 | 84.8% | -- | 2025 |
| Kansas | $82.76 | 73.5% | -- | 2024 |
| Kentucky | $81.38 | 72.3% | -- | 2026 |
| Louisiana | $80.12 | 71.2% | -- | 2026 |
| Massachusetts | $82.14 | 73% | -- | 2025 |
| Maine | $75.81 | 67.4% | -- | 2026 |
| Michigan | $71.78 | 63.8% | -- | 2026 |
| Minnesota | $87.99 | 78.2% | -- | 2026 |
| Missouri | $122.03 | 108.4% | Not required | 2022 |
| Mississippi | $89.50 | 79.5% | -- | 2026 |
| Montana | $143.90 | 127.8% | -- | 2026 |
| North Dakota | $125.79 | 111.8% | Not required | 2026 |
| Nebraska | $146.52 | 130.2% | -- | 2026 |
| New Hampshire | $94.59 | 84% | Not required | 2026 |
| New Jersey | $57.91 | 51.4% | Not required | 2026 |
| New Mexico | $117.70 | 104.6% | -- | 2023 |
| Nevada | $115.75 | 102.8% | -- | 2024 |
| Ohio | $81.91 | 72.8% | -- | 2019 |
| Oklahoma | $95.78 | 85.1% | -- | 2026 |
| Oregon | $91.50* | 81.3% | -- | 2026 |
| Rhode Island | $152.84 | -- | -- | 2026 |
| South Carolina | $74.21 | 65.9% | -- | 2024 |
| Texas | $61.21* | 54.4% | -- | 2025 |
| Utah | $104.67* | 93% | Not required | 2026 |
| Virginia | $97.51 | 86.6% | -- | 2026 |
| Vermont | $94.98 | 84.4% | -- | 2026 |
| Washington | $69.94 | 62.1% | -- | 2026 |
| Wisconsin | $83.73 | 74.4% | -- | 2019 |
| West Virginia | $73.69 | 65.5% | -- | 2026 |
| Wyoming | $91.91 | 81.7% | -- | 2026 |
Published Medicaid fee-for-service schedule amounts, not a coverage or eligibility guarantee. Managed-care plan rates can differ. Where no prior-authorization flag is shown, the state does not publish one. Rows marked * are representative published variants or methodology-derived rates. "--" in the prior-auth column means the state publishes no PA flag.
Related lab & imaging codes
- 70030 - X-ray of the eye for a foreign body
- 70100 - Jaw (mandible) X-ray, up to 3 views
- 70110 - Jaw (mandible) X-ray, 4 or more views
- 70120 - X-ray of the mastoids, under 3 views per side
- 70130 - X-ray of the mastoids, complete
- 70134 - X-ray of the inner ear canals, complete
- 70140 - Facial bone X-ray, under 3 views
- 70150 - Facial bone X-ray, complete, 3 or more views
Frequently asked questions
How much does Medicaid pay for 76981?
43 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 76981 (ultrasound elastography of an organ), ranging from $54.19 in Arkansas to $177.72 in Alaska, with a median of 81.3% of the national Medicare amount. The full table on this page lists every publishing state's current rate.
Which state pays the most for 76981?
Alaska publishes the highest Medicaid rate for 76981 at $177.72 (157.9% of the national Medicare amount). Arkansas publishes the lowest at $54.19.
Does 76981 require prior authorization under Medicaid?
No publishing state flags 76981 with a prior-authorization indicator on its fee schedule. Absence of a flag means the state publishes none, not that PA is never required - confirm through the state's provider manual.