43889 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 14 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 43889 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $106.31 in Missouri to $1,074.70 in Alabama, with a median of $544.86.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 14
- Median rate
- $544.86units vary by state
- Highest
- $1,074.70Alabama
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
43889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlabamaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $1,074.70since 2026-09-24 | — | — | Not classified | — | Teaching Facility Fee Schedule |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $745.35since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $624.81since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Schedule of Maximum Allw Pymt Physician |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $586.59since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Professional Services |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP) | $568.58since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Child Health Plan Plus FY 2026-2027 Fee |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $559.98since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM CPT/HCPCS procedure code changes for |
| PennsylvaniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $557.57since 2026-08-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule ( |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $532.15since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Administrative Bulletin 26-09: 101 CMR 3 |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $523.60since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $501.89since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $480.45since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical- |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $459.02since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Practitioner and Medical Clinic Fe |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $161.10since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $106.31since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Practitioner |
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 43889?
It depends on the state. Of the 14 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $544.86. Alabama pays the most ($1,074.70) and Missouri the least ($106.31).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 43889?
Alabama, at $1,074.70, effective 2026-09-24.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 43889?
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.