Nevada Medicaid Spending
Every year, billions of dollars flow through Nevada's Medicaid program to pay doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers. This dashboard shows you exactly where that money goes — using real data from the U.S. government.
Total Spending by Year
Billions in Payments Since 2018
How Nevada Medicaid spending has changed year over year. Each bar represents total payments made to healthcare providers in that year.
Where Does the Money Go?
Spending by Healthcare Category
Spending broken down by procedure category. This shows which types of healthcare services receive the most Medicaid funding in Nevada.
Top Procedure Codes by Spending
20 Highest-Cost Medical Procedures
The specific medical procedure codes (HCPCS/CPT) that account for the most Medicaid spending in Nevada.
| # | HCPCS Code | Description | Total Paid | Total Claims | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T1019 | Personal care services — a helper who assists with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and eating (per 15 minutes) | $752,428,808 | 9,336,060 | 221 |
| 2 | T2017 | Residential habilitation — living in a group home or facility for people with disabilities (per 15 minutes, waiver program) | $695,297,947 | 326,613 | 7 |
| 3 | T1015 | All-inclusive clinic visit — covers everything in one trip to the clinic | $479,338,823 | 1,234,182 | 60 |
| 4 | T1017 | Targeted case management — a social worker helping coordinate your care (per 15 minutes) | $335,819,601 | 2,251,390 | 51 |
| 5 | 99285 | Emergency room visit for a severe or life-threatening problem | $325,805,566 | 2,985,909 | 408 |
| 6 | 99214 | Office visit for a moderate problem (established patient) | $324,217,439 | 5,139,641 | 2,365 |
| 7 | 99213 | Office visit for a simple problem (established patient) | $276,211,540 | 6,034,802 | 2,597 |
| 8 | 99284 | Emergency room visit for a serious problem | $233,257,881 | 2,786,619 | 453 |
| 9 | 90999 | Dialysis or kidney treatment — other related procedure | $180,281,471 | 2,808,991 | 53 |
| 10 | A0427 | Ambulance ride with advanced life support — emergency (ALS 1 — paramedics on board) | $172,408,523 | 577,324 | 31 |
| 11 | 99233 | Hospital care — daily check by your doctor (complex update) | $139,672,924 | 2,193,622 | 511 |
| 12 | 90837 | Individual therapy session (60 minutes) | $137,129,629 | 1,740,149 | 984 |
| 13 | 99283 | Emergency room visit for a moderate problem | $133,030,697 | 2,421,888 | 442 |
| 14 | 90876 | Individual psychophysiological therapy — biofeedback training | $132,072,967 | 1,630,163 | 420 |
| 15 | H2011 | Crisis intervention — emergency help during a mental health crisis (per 15 minutes) | $130,023,853 | 321,455 | 286 |
| 16 | S9123 | Registered nurse visiting your home to provide medical care (per hour) | $120,808,123 | 204,166 | 9 |
| 17 | 97530 | Therapeutic activities — exercises and tasks to improve daily function | $115,282,350 | 2,102,604 | 313 |
| 18 | T2016 | Residential habilitation — living in a group home or facility for people with disabilities (per day, waiver program) | $101,860,801 | 297,796 | 4 |
| 19 | T1040 | Community mental health center services — a full day of behavioral health treatment at a local clinic | $96,297,667 | 576,550 | 18 |
| 20 | 99232 | Hospital care — daily check by your doctor (moderate update) | $93,024,310 | 2,464,107 | 458 |
Real Nevada Medicaid Fraud Cases
Documented Fraud and Abuse Investigations
These are real cases where people were caught stealing from Nevada Medicaid. The money they stole was meant to help sick and poor Nevadans get healthcare.
Phantom billing through church-linked shell companies
Used stolen identities to create shell companies after being banned from Medicaid
Billed for fake therapy sessions using stolen patient data
Billed for services with no documentation
Billed for services that never happened