G0018 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site of.... 6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for G0018 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $12.30 in New Jersey to $147.89 in Montana, with a median of $86.18.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 6
- Median rate
- $86.18units vary by state
- Highest
- $147.89Montana
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $101.93–$114.662026 physician fee schedule
G0018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MontanaIndependent (non-agency) provider · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $147.89since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $103.46since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service HCPC |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $87.61since 2026-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $84.75since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $24.81since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $12.30since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
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 G0018?
It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $86.18. Montana pays the most ($147.89) and New Jersey the least ($12.30).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for G0018?
Montana, at $147.89, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for G0018?
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.