44979 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 44979 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $8.10 in New Jersey to $1,545.90 in Montana, with a median of $349.95.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $349.95units vary by state
- Highest
- $1,545.90Montana
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
44979 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $1,545.90⚠ over 3× mediansince 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $1,332.12since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $447.39since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Practitioner Fee Schedule (2026-01-01) |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $349.95since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $130.00since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal UA and UB Modifier Maximum Allo |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $20.00since 2010-01-01 | percent of billed charges | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $8.10since 2014-07-01 | base unit | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTCodes |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. 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 44979?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $349.95. Montana pays the most ($1,545.90) and New Jersey the least ($8.10 per base unit).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 44979?
Montana, at $1,545.90, effective 2025-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 44979?
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.