G0446 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for.... 11 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for G0446 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $3.95 in Kansas to $47.89 in Montana, with a median of $21.78.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 11
- Median rate
- $21.78per 15 min
- Highest
- $47.89Montana
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $32.18–$41.262026 physician fee schedule
G0446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MontanaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $47.89since 2026-07-01 | 15 min | $191.56 | 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) | $30.47since 2023-07-01 | 15 min | $121.88 | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service HCPC |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $30.09since 2026-01-01 | 15 min | $120.36 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Enhanced Professional |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $29.80since 2026-06-01 | 15 min | $119.20 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $27.28since 2026-02-01 | 15 min | $109.12 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $21.78since 2026-01-01 | 15 min | $87.12 | Not classified | — | Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - HCPCS (i |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $21.28since 2026-10-01 | 15 min | $85.12 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $20.84since 2018-01-01 | 15 min | $83.36 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $20.41since 2011-11-08 | 15 min | $81.64 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 77 Physician's Assistant R |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $14.60since 2026-07-01 | 15 min | $58.40 | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $3.95since 2012-01-01 | 15 min | $15.80 | 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 G0446?
It depends on the state. Of the 11 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $21.78 per 15 min. Montana pays the most ($47.89 per 15 min) and Kansas the least ($3.95 per 15 min).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for G0446?
Montana, at $47.89 per 15 min ($191.56 per hour), effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for G0446?
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.