99218 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99218 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $30.30 in New York to $95.26 in Alabama, with a median of $67.40.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $67.40units vary by state
- Highest
- $95.26Alabama
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
99218 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) | $95.26since 2016-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Physician Alabama Primary Care Enhanced |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $79.75since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $69.55since 2010-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $67.40since 2021-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $60.29since 2017-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Physician Maximum Allowed Fee Schedule - |
| North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $56.10since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Nurse Practiti |
| 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 99218?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $67.40. Alabama pays the most ($95.26) and New York the least ($30.30 per unit).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99218?
Alabama, at $95.26, effective 2016-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99218?
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.