99452 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 23 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99452 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $8.97 in Kansas to $38.31 in Nebraska, with a median of $26.03.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 23
- Median rate
- $26.03units vary by state
- Highest
- $38.31Nebraska
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $35.05–$44.192026 physician fee schedule
99452 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $38.31since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5 |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $34.08since 2020-03-06 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $31.83since 2019-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Schedule of Maximum Allw Pymt Physician |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $31.45since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| ArizonaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $31.06since 2024-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $30.30since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Practitioner |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $29.62since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $28.33since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $27.53since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: Physician Office and |
| North CarolinaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $27.50since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'ACA Physician |
| New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $26.56since 2024-04-01 | unit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY Physician Fee Schedule Sect 2 (Me |
| PennsylvaniaRegistered nurse (RN) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $26.03since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule ( |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $25.76since 2020-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical- |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $25.43since 2023-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Appendix DD to OAC 5160-1-60 (Non-Instit |
| South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $25.01since 2024-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | SCDHHS Base Physician Fee Schedule (sche |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $24.37since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Emergency Adoption (date filed: Septembe |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $24.15since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $23.64since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Child and Adolescent Health Center |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $22.70since 2026-01-01 | visit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | 64% | KY Medicaid OT fee schedule (2026Occupat |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $22.41since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical4.csv |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $18.15since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Physician-related services fee sched |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP) | $16.66since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Child Health Plan Plus FY 2026-2027 Fee |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $8.97since 2019-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
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 99452?
It depends on the state. Of the 23 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $26.03. Nebraska pays the most ($38.31) and Kansas the least ($8.97).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99452?
Nebraska, at $38.31, effective 2026-07-01.
How do Medicaid rates for 99452 compare with Medicare?
Where the billing units match, Medicaid pays between 64% and 64% of the 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule amount for the state (non-facility).
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99452?
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.
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