99357 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99357 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $51.90 in Michigan to $91.76 in Illinois, with a median of $79.72.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $79.72units vary by state
- Highest
- $91.76Illinois
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
99357 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $91.76since 2014-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective |
| AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $87.37since 2016-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Physician Alabama Primary Care Enhanced |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $81.44since 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) | $79.72since 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) | $75.43since 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) | $74.81since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $51.90since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Telemedicine, January 2022 |
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 99357?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $79.72. Illinois pays the most ($91.76) and Michigan the least ($51.90).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99357?
Illinois, at $91.76, effective 2014-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99357?
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.