0225U Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 13 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0225U at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $60.33 in Colorado to $416.78 in Iowa, with a median of $375.10.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 13
- Median rate
- $375.10units vary by state
- Highest
- $416.78Iowa
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
0225U 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $416.78since 2021-10-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $416.78since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Clinical |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $416.78since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $416.78since 2021-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid ad hoc fee schedule: C |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $416.78since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Maryland Medicaid Medical Laboratory Fee |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $416.78since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Clinical Lab fee schedule (2 |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $375.10since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Independent L |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $333.42since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $312.59since 2025-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM laboratory services payment schedule |
| North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $298.60since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Laboratory' - |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $262.77since 2020-08-10 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical1.csv |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $225.06since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Independent Laboratory Fee Schedule (202 |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP) | $60.33since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Child Health Plan Plus FY 2026-2027 Fee |
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 0225U?
It depends on the state. Of the 13 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $375.10. Iowa pays the most ($416.78) and Colorado the least ($60.33).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0225U?
Iowa, at $416.78, effective 2021-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0225U?
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.