59897 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 59897 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.00 in Arkansas to $1,709.33 in Montana, with a median of $35.00.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 5
- Median rate
- $35.00units vary by state
- Highest
- $1,709.33Montana
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
59897 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) | $1,709.33since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $40.00since 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) | $35.00since 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 |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.00since 2025-06-13 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Physician / CRNA / Fam |
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 59897?
It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $35.00. Montana pays the most ($1,709.33) and Arkansas the least ($0.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 59897?
Montana, at $1,709.33, effective 2025-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 59897?
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.