97008 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 97008 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $5.51 in New York to $8.67 in Georgia, with a median of $7.17.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 5
- Median rate
- $7.17units vary by state
- Highest
- $8.67Georgia
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $8.67–$12.162026 physician fee schedule
97008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $8.67since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Schedule of Maximum Allw Pymt Physician |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $7.92since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Administrative Bulletin 26-09: 101 CMR 3 |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $7.17since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Practitioner |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $6.31since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Physician-related services fee sched |
| New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $5.51since 2026-04-01 | unit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY Physician Fee Schedule Sect 2 (Me |
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 97008?
It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $7.17. Georgia pays the most ($8.67) and New York the least ($5.51 per unit).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 97008?
Georgia, at $8.67, effective 2026-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 97008?
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.