99217 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99217 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $30.30 in New York to $69.05 in Alabama, with a median of $59.35.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 6
- Median rate
- $59.35units vary by state
- Highest
- $69.05Alabama
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
99217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $69.05since 2016-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Physician Alabama Primary Care Enhanced |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $64.62since 2020-04-16 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Administrative Bulletin 20-27: 101 CMR 3 |
| North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $59.48since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Nurse Practiti |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $59.22since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $57.41since 2017-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Physician Maximum Allowed Fee Schedule - |
| New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid HIV Enhanced Fees for Physicians Program | $30.30since 2022-04-01 | unit | — | Not classified | — | eMedNY Physician Enhanced Program Fee Sc |
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 99217?
It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $59.35. Alabama pays the most ($69.05) and New York the least ($30.30 per unit).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99217?
Alabama, at $69.05, effective 2016-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99217?
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.