90834 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation. 50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 90834 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.01 in Rhode Island to $619.51 in California, with a median of $90.84.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 50
- Median rate
- $90.84units vary by state
- Highest
- $619.51California
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $109.66–$158.152026 physician fee schedule
90834 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · California Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services (DHCS fee schedule for county Mental Health Plans) | $619.51⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | 45 min | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Fee Schedules |
| MontanaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $160.10since 2026-07-01 | 45 min | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| South CarolinaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $156.18since 2026-07-01 | 45 min | — | Not classified | — | SCDHHS Rehabilitative Behavioral Health |
| NebraskaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $154.88since 2026-07-01 | 45 min | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid Mental Health and Subs |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $152.72since 2024-07-01 | 45 Minutes | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS behavioral health fee schedule ( |
| UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Utah Medicaid (fee-for-service, Traditional plan) | $127.95since 2026-07-01 | 45 min | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Utah Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement |
| North DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $127.67since 2026-07-01 | 45 min | — | Not classified | — | ND Medicaid Professional (General) Servi |
| AlaskaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Alaska Medicaid behavioral health services (State Plan, Division of Behavioral Health) | $120.45since 2026-07-01 | 45 minutes | — | Not classified | — | Fee Schedule - Independent Psychologists |
| MarylandPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Maryland Public Behavioral Health System (specialty mental health, SUD and ABA, paid fee-for-service through the Carelon ASO) | $115.12since 2025-07-01 | 45 min | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | FY2026 PBHS Fee Schedule – Individual Pr |
| District of ColumbiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · DC Medicaid (DHCF) fee-for-service | $112.83since 2025-01-01 | 45 min | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | REFRP00183CSV - Provider Type Fee Schedu |
| MassachusettsPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $111.83since 2025-09-01 | 45 min | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Rates for Mental Health Services Provide |
| New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $110.09since 2025-10-01 | 45 min | $146.79 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | 88–98% | eMedNY Physician Fee Schedule Sect 2 (Me |
| South DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service, DSS Division of Medical Services) | $109.48since 2026-07-01 | 45 min | — | Not classified | — | South Dakota Medicaid Physician fee sche |
| MissouriPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $101.90since 2022-07-01 | 45 min | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Behavioral He |
| WisconsinPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $100.90since 2022-01-01 | 45 min | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Mntl Hlt |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $100.57since 2024-01-01 | 45 min | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $98.88since 2026-07-01 | 45 min | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $96.19since 2026-07-01 | 45 min | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $96.13since 2026-01-01 | 45 min | — | Not classified | — | Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - CPT Code |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $95.40since 2023-07-01 | 45 min | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $95.13since 2026-10-01 | 45 min | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $94.54since 2026-05-21 | 45 min | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | MH Procedure CPT or HCPC Codes and Rates |
| WyomingAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wyoming Medicaid (fee-for-service, Department of Health) | $93.37since 2026-07-01 | 45 min | — | Not classified | — | Wyoming Medicaid Downloadable Fee Schedu |
| OhioAgency provider · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $92.51since 2024-01-01 | encounter | — | Plans expected to pay at least this | — | OAC 5160-27-03 Appendix A, Community Beh |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $91.68since 2026-06-01 | 45 min | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| VirginiaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Virginia Medicaid behavioral health services (DMAS fee-for-service rates: community mental health, ARTS, ABA, BH redesign) | $90.00since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | DMAS Medicaid bulletin: Behavioral Healt |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $89.28since 2026-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Colorado behavioral health services paid fee-for-service by HCPF (outside the RAE capitation) | $88.08since 2026-07-01 | 45 min | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Behavioral Health Fee-for-Service Rates |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $85.59since 2026-01-01 | 45 min | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: Physician Office and |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $83.48since 2026-07-01 | 45 min | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Mental health and psychology service |
| KentuckyPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $83.07since 2026-04-01 | 45 min | $110.76 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | 75% | KY Medicaid Behavioral Health fee schedu |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $80.68since 2026-01-01 | 45 min | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| OklahomaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA) | $79.98since 2022-07-01 | 45 min | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | ODMHSAS PICIS 'SoonerCare - Psychologist |
| West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · West Virginia Medicaid School-Based Health Services (SBHS) | $79.54since 2026-04-01 | 45 min | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | School Based Health Services (SBHS) - Di |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $78.18since 2025-06-13 | 45 min | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Counseling and Crisis |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule) | $77.08since 2024-08-01 | 45 min | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched |
| TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $75.11since 2026-03-01 | 45 min | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Physi |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $73.94since 2017-01-01 | 45 min | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 26 Psychologist Reimbursem |
| DelawareAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Delaware Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMMA / DMAP) | $73.08since 2026-07-01 | 45 min | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | DMAP 2026 CSCRP Fee Schedule |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $72.63since 2026-01-01 | 45 min | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Child and Adolescent Health Center |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $71.44since 2026-01-01 | 45 min | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Practitioner Fee Schedule (2026-01-01) |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $68.44since 2017-01-01 | 45 min | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Physician Maximum Allowed Fee Schedule - |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $68.29since 2025-07-01 | 45 min | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Specialized Behavioral Health Services f |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $60.36since 2024-04-01 | 45 min | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid School-Based Services (MSBS) | $59.17since 2022-07-01 | visit | — | Not classified | — | Medicaid School-Based Services Reimburse |
| AlabamaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $58.26since 2025-12-01 | 45 min | — | Not classified | — | Behavior Health Services Fee Schedule |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $55.71since 2024-02-01 | 45 min | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| North CarolinaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $47.22since 2025-10-01 | 45 min | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Physician Assi |
| PennsylvaniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $39.00since 2021-09-30 | 45 min | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule ( |
| Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Rhode Island developmental disabilities services (BHDDH, paid fee-for-service under the 1115 waiver) | $0.01since 2023-07-01 | 45 min | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | RI Medicaid Interactive Fee For Service |
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 90834?
It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $90.84. California pays the most ($619.51 per 45 min) and Rhode Island the least ($0.01 per 45 min).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 90834?
California, at $619.51 per 45 min, effective 2026-07-01.
How do Medicaid rates for 90834 compare with Medicare?
Where the billing units match, Medicaid pays between 75% and 93% of the 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule amount for the state (non-facility).
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 90834?
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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