90868 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation. 21 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 90868 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $19.78 in Ohio to $266.79 in California, with a median of $130.24.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 21
- Median rate
- $130.24units vary by state
- Highest
- $266.79California
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
90868 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) | $266.79since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Fee Schedules |
| 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) | $211.12since 2025-07-01 | per session | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | FY2026 PBHS Fee Schedule – Individual Pr |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $205.42since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service CPT |
| New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $177.13since 2025-10-01 | unit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY Physician Fee Schedule Sect 2 (Me |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $167.91since 2020-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2020 |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $150.84since 2025-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $150.41since 2015-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 77 Physician's Assistant R |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $142.09since 2024-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| LouisianaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $139.55since 2024-08-02 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Specialized Behavioral Health Services f |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $132.85since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: Physician Office and |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $130.24since 2020-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $118.10since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $117.33since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Mental health and psychology service |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $109.76since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Practitioner |
| PennsylvaniaRegistered nurse (RN) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $104.87since 2024-05-28 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule ( |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $102.58since 2021-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $97.23since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Practitioner and Medical Clinic Fe |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $53.46since 2024-07-01 | unit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS behavioral health fee schedule ( |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $37.14since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $27.13since 2021-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $19.78since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Plans expected to pay at least this | — | Appendix DD to OAC 5160-1-60 (Non-Instit |
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 90868?
It depends on the state. Of the 21 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $130.24. California pays the most ($266.79) and Ohio the least ($19.78).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 90868?
California, at $266.79, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 90868?
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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