H0002 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Behavioral health screening to determine eligibility for.... 23 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for H0002 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $5.60 in Washington to $673.75 in Alaska, with a median of $71.18.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 23
- Median rate
- $71.18units vary by state
- Highest
- $673.75Alaska
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
H0002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlaskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alaska Medicaid behavioral health services (State Plan, Division of Behavioral Health) | $673.75⚠ over 3× mediansince 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Chart of Community Behavioral Health and |
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi HCBS Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) 1915(c) waiver | $526.37since 2026-01-01 | one time | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | MS DOM ID/DD Waiver fee schedule (Intell |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule) | $400.00⚠ over 3× mediansince 2005-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $197.10since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Fee Schedule for Behavioral Health Provi |
| MontanaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $193.63since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $122.16since 2019-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Community Psy |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Public Behavioral Health System (specialty mental health, SUD and ABA, paid fee-for-service through the Carelon ASO) | $97.65since 2024-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | FY2025 PBHS Fee Schedule – PRP and Speci |
| KentuckyPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $94.00since 2020-01-01 | encounter | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMS CMHC Mental Health Substance Abuse f |
| District of ColumbiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · DC Medicaid (DHCF) fee-for-service | $86.43since 2018-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | REFRP00182CSV - Provider ID Fee Schedule |
| South CarolinaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $81.11since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | SCDHHS Rehabilitative Behavioral Health |
| WyomingAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wyoming Behavioral Health Center benefit plans (WDH Behavioral Health Division, not Medicaid) | $75.52since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Wyoming Medicaid Downloadable Fee Schedu |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire community reentry services (section 1115 reentry demonstration) | $71.18since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | 2025 Community Re Entry Fee Schedule |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $46.44since 2024-07-01 | unit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS behavioral health fee schedule ( |
| AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $46.20since 2023-10-01 | 30 min | $92.40 | Not classified | — | Rehab Option DHR Fee Schedule |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $42.67since 2026-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Practitioner and Medical Clinic Fe |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $35.35since 2008-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: MHPW SBI |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $30.77since 2006-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 20 Physician, MD., Osteopa |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $28.01since 2025-07-01 | 1/4 hour | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Fee Schedule for Substance Use Preve |
| North DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $25.60since 2026-07-01 | per occurrence | — | Not classified | — | ND Medicaid Behavioral Health Services F |
| OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma ODMHSAS state-funded behavioral health services (non-Medicaid 'State Rate') | $25.00since 2024-05-22 | encounter | — | Not classified | — | ODMHSAS PICIS 'Rates and Codes for Agenc |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS behavioral health outpatient MCO capped fee schedule | $22.69since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Suggested schedule for plans | — | AHCCCS MCO Fee Schedule Final MCO Behavi |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $6.70since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Medicaid Certified School Match Program |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $5.60since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Mental health and psychology service |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. 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 H0002?
It depends on the state. Of the 23 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $71.18. Alaska pays the most ($673.75) and Washington the least ($5.60).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for H0002?
Alaska, at $673.75, effective 2025-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for H0002?
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.
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