G0544 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Post discharge telephonic follow-up contacts performed in.... 6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for G0544 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $25.23 in Washington to $93.90 in Montana, with a median of $51.34.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 6
- Median rate
- $51.34units vary by state
- Highest
- $93.90Montana
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $64.06–$75.212026 physician fee schedule
G0544 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) | $93.90since 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) | $59.59since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service HCPC |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $53.63since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $49.05since 2026-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $36.94since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Appendix DD to OAC 5160-1-60 (Non-Instit |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $25.23since 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 G0544?
It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $51.34. Montana pays the most ($93.90) and Washington the least ($25.23).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for G0544?
Montana, at $93.90, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for G0544?
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.