96002 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 20 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 96002 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $7.68 in New Jersey to $45.45 in New York, with a median of $17.06.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 20
- Median rate
- $17.06units vary by state
- Highest
- $45.45New York
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
96002 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 YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $45.45since 2023-01-01 | unit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY Physician Fee Schedule Sect 2 (Me |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $29.06since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5 |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $21.06since 2008-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical- |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $19.70since 2026-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $18.77since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $18.68since 2013-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $18.48since 2013-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $18.29since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Maryland Medicaid Professional Services |
| TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $17.96since 2023-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Physi |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $17.17since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Professional Services |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP) | $16.94since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Child Health Plan Plus FY 2026-2027 Fee |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $15.93since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Emergency Adoption (date filed: Septembe |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $15.63since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical4.csv |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $14.69since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Appendix DD to OAC 5160-1-60 (Non-Instit |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $14.34since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $13.37since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $13.07since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: Physician Office and |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $11.50since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Practitioner and Medical Clinic Fe |
| South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $11.31since 2024-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | SCDHHS Nurse Midwives Fee Schedule (sche |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $7.68since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
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 96002?
It depends on the state. Of the 20 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $17.06. New York pays the most ($45.45 per unit) and New Jersey the least ($7.68).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 96002?
New York, at $45.45 per unit, effective 2023-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 96002?
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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