98984 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 9 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 98984 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $1.19 in Colorado to $53.47 in Arizona, with a median of $37.73.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 9
- Median rate
- $37.73units vary by state
- Highest
- $53.47Arizona
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $46.33–$62.112026 physician fee schedule
98984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $53.47since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $40.91since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $40.84since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Schedule of Maximum Allw Pymt Physician |
| PennsylvaniaRegistered nurse (RN) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $38.27since 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) | $37.73since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Administrative Bulletin 26-09: 101 CMR 3 |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $34.67since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM CPT/HCPCS procedure code changes for |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $33.23since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Occupational Therapy Fee Schedule |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $26.88since 2026-01-01 | visit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | 58% | KY Medicaid OT fee schedule (2026Occupat |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP) | $1.19since 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 98984?
It depends on the state. Of the 9 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $37.73. Arizona pays the most ($53.47) and Colorado the least ($1.19).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 98984?
Arizona, at $53.47, effective 2026-10-01.
How do Medicaid rates for 98984 compare with Medicare?
Where the billing units match, Medicaid pays between 58% and 58% of the 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule amount for the state (non-facility).
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 98984?
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.