96171 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Behavioral health services (fee schedule). 25 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 96171 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $12.00 in New Jersey to $210.33 in California, with a median of $21.77.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 25
- Median rate
- $21.77units vary by state
- Highest
- $210.33California
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
96171 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 Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DHCS county fee schedule / interim rates) | $210.33⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | 15 min | $841.32 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Fee Schedules |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $27.47since 2022-01-01 | 15 min | $109.88 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Mntl Hlt |
| DelawareAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Delaware Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMMA / DMAP) | $26.41since 2026-01-01 | 15 min | $105.64 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAP 2026 Physician Fee Schedule |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $25.84since 2026-02-09 | 15 min | $103.36 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 26 Psychologist Reimbursem |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $25.82since 2026-06-01 | 15 min | $103.28 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $24.53since 2025-12-01 | 15 min | $98.12 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #29 PSYCHOLOG |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $24.20since 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 ODP Adult Autism Waiver | $23.63since 2024-07-01 | 15-minute unit | — | Not classified | — | 54 Pa.B. 7290: Corrected Fee Schedule Ra |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $23.61since 2026-10-01 | 15 min | $94.44 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $23.49since 2020-01-01 | 15 min | $93.96 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2020 |
| VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $22.49since 2026-01-01 | 15 min | $89.96 | Not classified | — | Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - CPT Code |
| TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $21.89since 2026-03-01 | 15 min | $87.56 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Physi |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $21.77since 2026-01-01 | 15 min | $87.08 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS behavioral health fee schedule ( |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Colorado behavioral health services paid fee-for-service by HCPF (outside the RAE capitation) | $21.64since 2026-07-01 | 30 min | $43.28 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Integrated Care Fee Schedule FY26-27 |
| UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Utah Medicaid (fee-for-service, Traditional plan) | $20.78since 2026-07-01 | 15 min | $83.12 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Utah Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $20.32since 2026-02-01 | 15 min | $81.28 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $19.97since 2026-07-01 | 15 min | $79.88 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical4.csv |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $19.75since 2026-07-01 | 15 min | $79.00 | Plans must pay at least this | — | HCA Physician-related services fee sched |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $19.65since 2026-10-01 | 15 min | $78.60 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Emergency Adoption (date filed: Septembe |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $18.85since 2026-01-01 | 15 min | $75.40 | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| OklahomaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA) | $18.80since 2022-07-01 | 15 min | $75.20 | Plans must pay at least this | — | ODMHSAS PICIS 'SoonerCare - Psychologist |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid School Program (school-based services) | $18.06since 2020-01-01 | 15 min | $72.24 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | ODM CPT/HCPCS procedure code changes for |
| LouisianaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $12.76since 2024-01-01 | 15 min | $51.04 | 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) | $12.67since 2026-01-01 | 15 min | $50.68 | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: Physician Office and |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $12.00since 2021-07-01 | 15 min | $48.00 | 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 96171?
It depends on the state. Of the 25 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $21.77. California pays the most ($210.33 per 15 min) and New Jersey the least ($12.00 per 15 min).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 96171?
California, at $210.33 per 15 min ($841.32 per hour), effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 96171?
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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