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94453 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 19 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 94453 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $15.16 in Texas to $91.57 in Nebraska, with a median of $40.86.

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

States publishing
19
Median rate
$40.86units vary by state
Highest
$91.57Nebraska
Medicare (non-facility)
$67.56–$88.132026 physician fee schedule

94453 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
NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service)$91.57since 2026-07-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5
ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members)$78.25since 2026-10-01——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)$58.92since 2026-02-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule
OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service)$52.87since 2005-01-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Appendix DD to OAC 5160-1-60 (Non-Instit
GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service)$48.51since 2017-01-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Physician Maximum Allowed Fee Schedule -
MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH)$47.87since 2026-01-01——Not classified—Maryland Medicaid Professional Services
IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay)$46.25since 2013-07-01——Plans must pay at least this—Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN
IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)$43.56since 2026-01-01unit—Plans must pay at least this—IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd
IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service)$42.08since 2024-04-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective
ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP)$40.86since 2026-07-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Child Health Plan Plus FY 2026-2027 Fee
ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP)$40.52since 2026-01-01——Not classified—CMAP fee schedule: Physician Office and
WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees)$40.32since 2008-07-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical-
MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations)$38.43since 2026-10-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Emergency Adoption (date filed: Septembe
KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules)$35.99since 2020-01-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2020
AlabamaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules)$30.11since 2026-09-24——Not classified—Teaching Facility Fee Schedule
New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service)$29.46since 2026-07-01——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)$24.93since 2024-07-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—SCDHHS Nurse Midwives Fee Schedule (sche
LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)$19.05since 2013-02-01——Plans must pay at least this—Louisiana Medicaid Professional Services
TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP)$15.16since 2015-04-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Physi

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 94453?

It depends on the state. Of the 19 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $40.86. Nebraska pays the most ($91.57) and Texas the least ($15.16).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 94453?

Nebraska, at $91.57, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 94453?

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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