99498 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 13 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99498 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $37.46 in Washington to $77.95 in Nebraska, with a median of $60.10.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 13
- Median rate
- $60.10units vary by state
- Highest
- $77.95Nebraska
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $73.93–$94.462026 physician fee schedule
99498 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) | $77.95since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5 |
| ArizonaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $69.58since 2024-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $67.60since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $64.92since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Professional Services |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $62.64since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $62.59since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $60.10since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $59.16since 2020-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2020 |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $56.94since 2015-01-01 | — | — | 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) | $52.90since 2025-01-01 | — | — | 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) | $52.54since 2024-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | SCDHHS Base Physician Fee Schedule (sche |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $49.84since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Child and Adolescent Health Center |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $37.46since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Physician-related services fee sched |
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 99498?
It depends on the state. Of the 13 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $60.10. Nebraska pays the most ($77.95) and Washington the least ($37.46).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99498?
Nebraska, at $77.95, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99498?
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.