H0033 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Oral medication administration, direct observation. 13 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for H0033 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $9.40 in Wisconsin to $226.06 in California, with a median of $31.65.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 13
- Median rate
- $31.65units vary by state
- Highest
- $226.06California
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
H0033 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · California Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services (DHCS fee schedule for county Mental Health Plans) | $226.06⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Fee Schedules |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $200.00since 2020-01-01 | encounter | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMS CMHC Mental Health Substance Abuse f |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $118.10⚠ over 3× mediansince 2010-02-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $37.34since 2018-09-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #02 PHYSICIAN |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $36.48since 2004-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Professional Services |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $35.14since 2004-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| TexasRegistered nurse (RN) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $31.65since 2025-03-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Certi |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $14.16since 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) | $14.00since 2023-10-01 | encounter | — | Not classified | — | Department of Mental Health Substance Us |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS behavioral health outpatient MCO capped fee schedule | $13.65since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Suggested schedule for plans | — | AHCCCS MCO Fee Schedule Final MCO Behavi |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $11.39since 2021-07-01 | visit | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: Home Health Services |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $10.70since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Specialized mental health fee schedu |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $9.40since 2011-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Medical- |
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 H0033?
It depends on the state. Of the 13 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $31.65. California pays the most ($226.06) and Wisconsin the least ($9.40).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for H0033?
California, at $226.06, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for H0033?
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.