98979 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 17 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 98979 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.66 in Colorado to $37.09 in Montana, with a median of $16.83.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 17
- Median rate
- $16.83units vary by state
- Highest
- $37.09Montana
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $24.12–$29.822026 physician fee schedule
98979 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $37.09since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| District of ColumbiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · DC Medicaid (DHCF) fee-for-service | $23.82since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | REFRP00178CSV - Medical Fee Schedule Rep |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $22.63since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Schedule of Maximum Allw Pymt Physician |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $21.87since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2026 |
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $21.71since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, June 202 |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $21.35since 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) | $20.32since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $18.10since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $16.83since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Occupational Therapy Fee Schedule |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $12.04since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $11.31since 2026-06-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $9.04since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM CPT/HCPCS procedure code changes for |
| PennsylvaniaRegistered nurse (RN) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $9.02since 2026-08-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule ( |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $8.29since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Administrative Bulletin 26-09: 101 CMR 3 |
| Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Rhode Island Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $7.02since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | RI Medicaid Interactive Fee For Service |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $6.18since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP) | $0.66since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Child Health Plan Plus FY 2026-2027 Fee |
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 98979?
It depends on the state. Of the 17 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $16.83. Montana pays the most ($37.09) and Colorado the least ($0.66).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 98979?
Montana, at $37.09, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 98979?
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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