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S9444 - Medicaid doula billing by state

See which state guides use S9444, how the line is billed, and what rate appears in the verified state data.

How S9444 is used

DoulaPaid code pages show where a code appears in state doula billing guides. A code is not universal.

Short summary

S9444 appears in DoulaPaid state guides for Medicaid doula services. Always open the state guide before using it on a claim.

Modifier examples

No modifier listed

Rate range

Known rate rows include $40.80, $15.

S9444 state comparison

Compare state use, then confirm the code in the state guide and payer source.

StateRateHow billedNotes
Louisiana$40.80Per-visit lineParenting class, per session, part of the eight-visit pool
Illinois$1515-minute unitsPostpartum parenting education (per 15 minutes)

Common mistakes

Assuming a code is billable in every Medicaid program.
Using the right code with the wrong state modifier or service line.
Counting noncovered time or admin work as billable units.
Using a rate row before checking provider setup, eligibility, visit notes, and payer review.