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90685 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 24 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 90685 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $2.67 in Washington to $26.52 in New Mexico, with a median of $20.71.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
24
Median rate
$20.71units vary by state
Highest
$26.52New Mexico
Medicare (non-facility)
—not on the physician fee schedule

90685 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.

StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of MedicareSource
New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division)$26.52since 2025-01-01——Plans must pay at least this—New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service CPT
KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules)$23.23since 2024-01-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2024
CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service)$22.82since 2026-10-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d
New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service)$22.05since 2025-01-01——Not classified—NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS
OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA)$21.96since 2013-01-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee
MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH)$21.64since 2026-01-01——Plans must pay at least this—Maryland Medicaid Professional Services
GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service)$21.64since 2021-10-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Copy of PADL- Appendix A Published Copy_
OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service)$21.64since 2021-10-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—ODM provider-administered pharmaceutical
KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule)$21.64since 2021-10-01——Paid by the state, outside plans—KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched
MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service)$21.64since 2022-07-01——Plans must pay at least this—DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe
MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service)$21.63since 2021-08-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule
VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS)$21.63since 2021-10-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical4.csv
AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules)$19.79since 2016-10-01——Not classified—Physician Alabama Primary Care Enhanced
ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members)$19.28since 2024-01-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Physicia
IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)$19.27since 2021-10-01unit—Plans must pay at least this—IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd
IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay)$19.23since 2024-03-01——Plans must pay at least this—Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN
TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP)$19.14since 2026-03-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Thste
South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service)$18.68since 2023-01-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—SCDHHS Nurse Midwives Fee Schedule (sche
ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service)$18.01since 2026-07-01——Not classified—Immunization Rates (07/26)
ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas ARKids First-B (CHIP)$15.45since 2025-06-04——Not classified—Arkansas Medicaid ARKids First-B Screeni
NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service)$10.92since 2026-07-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule IMMUNIZAT
PennsylvaniaRegistered nurse (RN) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service)$10.00since 2014-01-06——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule (
MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service)$8.07since 2022-07-01——Plans must pay at least this—MO HealthNet fee schedule: Nurse Midwife
WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service$2.67since 2025-01-01——Plans must pay at least this—HCA Enhanced pediatric fee schedule (enh

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 90685?

It depends on the state. Of the 24 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $20.71. New Mexico pays the most ($26.52) and Washington the least ($2.67).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 90685?

New Mexico, at $26.52, effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 90685?

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.

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