90839 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Crisis intervention (behavioral health). 31 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 90839 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $79.85 in South Carolina to $825.87 in California, with a median of $127.43.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 31
- Median rate
- $127.43units vary by state
- Highest
- $825.87California
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $154.23–$190.582026 physician fee schedule
90839 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) | $825.87⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | hour | $825.87 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Fee Schedules |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $254.82since 2025-01-01 | Unit = 1 for first 60 min | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Fee Schedule for Behavioral Health Provi |
| MontanaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $225.36since 2026-07-01 | hour | $225.36 | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| AlabamaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $210.52since 2026-09-24 | hour | $210.52 | Not classified | — | Teaching Facility Fee Schedule |
| ArkansasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $207.90since 2025-06-13 | hour | $207.90 | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Physician / CRNA / Fam |
| OhioAgency provider · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $193.59since 2024-01-01 | hour | $193.59 | Plans expected to pay at least this | — | OAC 5160-27-03 Appendix A, Community Beh |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $172.36since 2024-07-01 | hour | $172.36 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS behavioral health fee schedule ( |
| MassachusettsPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $171.13since 2025-09-01 | hour | $171.13 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Rates for Mental Health Services Provide |
| WisconsinPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $158.12since 2022-01-01 | hour | $158.12 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Mntl Hlt |
| MissouriPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $143.08since 2022-07-01 | hour | $143.08 | Plans must pay at least this | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Behavioral He |
| NebraskaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $141.61since 2026-07-01 | hour | $141.61 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid Mental Health and Subs |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $138.62since 2026-01-01 | hour | $138.62 | Not classified | — | Maryland Medicaid Professional Services |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $135.32since 2026-07-01 | hour | $135.32 | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $133.35since 2026-02-01 | hour | $133.35 | Plans must pay at least this | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA) | $131.02since 2016-05-01 | hour | $131.02 | Plans must pay at least this | — | ODMHSAS PICIS 'Rates and Codes for Agenc |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $127.43since 2026-01-01 | unit | — | 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) | $125.48since 2024-01-01 | hour | $125.48 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Colorado behavioral health services paid fee-for-service by HCPF (outside the RAE capitation) | $125.45since 2026-07-01 | hour | $125.45 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Behavioral Health Fee-for-Service Rates |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule) | $124.70since 2024-08-01 | hour | $124.70 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched |
| North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $121.52since 2025-10-01 | hour | $121.52 | Plans must pay at least this | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Nurse Practiti |
| New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $120.68since 2025-07-01 | hour | $120.68 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY Clinical Psychology Procedure Cod |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $115.49since 2017-01-01 | hour | $115.49 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 26 Psychologist Reimbursem |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $113.50since 2026-01-01 | hour | $113.50 | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · West Virginia Medicaid School-Based Health Services (SBHS) | $111.75since 2026-04-01 | hour | $111.75 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | School Based Health Services (SBHS) - Di |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $106.01since 2020-01-01 | hour | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMS CMHC Mental Health Substance Abuse f |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $102.24since 2026-01-01 | hour | $102.24 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Child and Adolescent Health Center |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $100.42since 2025-07-01 | hour | $100.42 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Specialized Behavioral Health Services f |
| 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 |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $86.20since 2024-04-01 | hour | $86.20 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $80.21since 2026-07-01 | hour | $80.21 | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $79.85since 2024-07-01 | hour | $79.85 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | SCDHHS Nurse Midwives Fee Schedule (sche |
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 90839?
It depends on the state. Of the 31 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $127.43. California pays the most ($825.87 per hour) and South Carolina the least ($79.85 per hour).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 90839?
California, at $825.87 per hour ($825.87 per hour), effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 90839?
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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