0479T Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0479T at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $92.87 in Arkansas to $608.83 in Colorado, with a median of $216.36.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 8
- Median rate
- $216.36units vary by state
- Highest
- $608.83Colorado
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
0479T 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $608.83since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $244.92since 2021-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $244.67since 2026-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $235.17since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $197.54since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $122.20since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $101.12since 2021-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $92.87since 2026-08-19 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Oral Surgeon Fee Sched |
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 0479T?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $216.36. Colorado pays the most ($608.83) and Arkansas the least ($92.87).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0479T?
Colorado, at $608.83, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0479T?
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.