99470 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 18 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99470 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $6.07 in Kansas to $24.48 in Nebraska, with a median of $18.86.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 18
- Median rate
- $18.86units vary by state
- Highest
- $24.48Nebraska
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $23.79–$30.132026 physician fee schedule
99470 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) | $24.48since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5 |
| New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $22.42since 2026-01-01 | unit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY Physician Fee Schedule Sect 2 (Me |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $21.84since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Maryland Medicaid Professional Services |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $21.61since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2026 |
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $21.41since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, June 202 |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP) | $21.21since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Child Health Plan Plus FY 2026-2027 Fee |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $21.00since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $20.07since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical- |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $19.81since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $17.91since 2026-08-25 | — | — | Not classified | — | Physician Fee Schedule (REF-0129-Q) |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $16.61since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Certified Nurse Midwife Fee Schedu |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $12.41since 2026-10-01 | — | — | 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) | $11.48since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Max Allow Payment_OutP Site of Service - |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $10.53since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM CPT/HCPCS procedure code changes for |
| PennsylvaniaRegistered nurse (RN) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $10.50since 2026-08-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule ( |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $9.82since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Administrative Bulletin 26-09: 101 CMR 3 |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $7.84since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Physician-related services fee sched |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $6.07since 2026-01-01 | — | — | 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 99470?
It depends on the state. Of the 18 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $18.86. Nebraska pays the most ($24.48) and Kansas the least ($6.07).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99470?
Nebraska, at $24.48, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99470?
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.