90901 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Other therapy services. 16 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 90901 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $8.25 in Kansas to $105.32 in New Mexico, with a median of $30.22.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 16
- Median rate
- $30.22units vary by state
- Highest
- $105.32New Mexico
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $38.05–$46.862026 physician fee schedule
90901 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medically Fragile 1915(c) Waiver (NM.0223) | $105.32since 2026-07-01 | visit | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | 271% | Medically Fragile Waiver Fee Schedule (E |
| MontanaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $57.75since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $35.32since 2017-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 26 Psychologist Reimbursem |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $33.48since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $33.32since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $33.24since 2017-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OutPatient Max Allowed Site of Service F |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $32.13since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Therapy- |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $31.90since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $28.53since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Maryland Medicaid Professional Services |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $24.26since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid ST fee schedule (2026SpeechT |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $23.83since 2023-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $17.35since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $16.00since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Physi |
| Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Rhode Island Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $14.86since 1997-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | RI Medicaid Interactive Fee For Service |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $13.99since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Emergency Adoption (date filed: Septembe |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $8.25since 2009-12-18 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
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 90901?
It depends on the state. Of the 16 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $30.22. New Mexico pays the most ($105.32 per visit) and Kansas the least ($8.25).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 90901?
New Mexico, at $105.32 per visit, effective 2026-07-01.
How do Medicaid rates for 90901 compare with Medicare?
Where the billing units match, Medicaid pays between 271% and 271% of the 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule amount for the state (non-facility).
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 90901?
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.