G0550 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Interprofessional telephone/internet/electronic health.... 6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for G0550 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $17.25 in Michigan to $49.30 in Montana, with a median of $29.89.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 6
- Median rate
- $29.89units vary by state
- Highest
- $49.30Montana
- Medicare (non-facility)
- $34.21–$36.132026 physician fee schedule
G0550 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) | $49.30since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $33.03since 2026-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $31.80since 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) | $27.98since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $25.00since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Appendix DD to OAC 5160-1-60 (Non-Instit |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $17.25since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Non-Physician Behavioral Health Fe |
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 G0550?
It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $29.89. Montana pays the most ($49.30) and Michigan the least ($17.25).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for G0550?
Montana, at $49.30, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for G0550?
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.