99441 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99441 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $5.68 in New Jersey to $79.18 in New Mexico, with a median of $31.15.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 8
- Median rate
- $31.15units vary by state
- Highest
- $79.18New Mexico
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
99441 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $79.18since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service CPT |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP) | $47.05since 2024-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Child Health Plan Plus FY 2024-2025 Rate |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $42.63since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Preventive fee schedule (202 |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $32.32since 2021-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| MichiganPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $29.97since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Physician Primary Care Rate Increa |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $25.71since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Emergency Adoption (date filed: Septembe |
| North CarolinaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $16.98since 2020-03-10 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'ACA Physician |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $5.68since 2020-04-30 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Coronavirus Services procedure co |
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 99441?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $31.15. New Mexico pays the most ($79.18) and New Jersey the least ($5.68).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99441?
New Mexico, at $79.18, effective 2025-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99441?
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.