96131 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Mental health assessment (non-physician). 25 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 96131 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $34.77 in New Jersey to $835.49 in California, with a median of $71.71.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 25
- Median rate
- $71.71units vary by state
- Highest
- $835.49California
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $83.64–$102.712026 physician fee schedule
96131 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) | $835.49⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | hour | $835.49 | 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) | $136.31since 2024-07-01 | hour | $136.31 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | FY2025 PBHS Fee Schedule – Individual Pr |
| NebraskaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $135.41since 2026-07-01 | hour | $135.41 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid Mental Health and Subs |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP) | $102.77since 2026-07-01 | hour | $102.77 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Child Health Plan Plus Behavioral Health |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $101.28since 2022-01-01 | hour | $101.28 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical- |
| MassachusettsPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $100.53since 2025-09-01 | hour | $100.53 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Rates for Mental Health Services Provide |
| South CarolinaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $90.43since 2026-07-01 | hour | $90.43 | Not classified | — | SCDHHS Rehabilitative Behavioral Health |
| MissouriPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $89.51since 2022-07-01 | hour | $89.51 | Plans must pay at least this | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Behavioral He |
| ArizonaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $87.07since 2026-10-01 | hour | $87.07 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $76.71since 2019-01-01 | hour | $76.71 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Schedule of Maximum Allw Pymt Physician |
| New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $73.11since 2023-10-01 | hour | $73.11 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY Clinical Psychology Procedure Cod |
| North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $71.78since 2020-03-10 | hour | $71.78 | Plans must pay at least this | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Local Health D |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $71.71since 2026-07-01 | hour | $71.71 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical4.csv |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $71.18since 2026-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $67.50since 2021-09-30 | hour | $67.50 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule ( |
| OhioAgency provider · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $66.82since 2024-01-01 | Additional 60 Minutes | — | Plans expected to pay at least this | — | OAC 5160-27-03 Appendix A, Community Beh |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $57.94since 2026-02-01 | hour | $57.94 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| LouisianaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $56.64since 2025-07-01 | hour | $56.64 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Specialized Behavioral Health Services f |
| KentuckyPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $55.62since 2023-07-01 | hour | $55.62 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Behavioral Health fee schedu |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $55.17since 2026-01-01 | hour | $55.17 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Child and Adolescent Health Center |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $54.55since 2026-01-01 | hour | $54.55 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Practitioner Fee Schedule (2026-01-01) |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $51.60since 2026-07-01 | hour | $51.60 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Mental health and psychology service |
| TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $42.26since 2019-01-01 | hour | $42.26 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Physi |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $38.65since 2024-04-01 | hour | $38.65 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS LPHA Fee Schedule (effective 2024-04 |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $34.77since 2026-07-01 | hour | $34.77 | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
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 96131?
It depends on the state. Of the 25 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $71.71. California pays the most ($835.49 per hour) and New Jersey the least ($34.77 per hour).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 96131?
California, at $835.49 per hour ($835.49 per hour), effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 96131?
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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