S9446 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Patient education, not otherwise classified. 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for S9446 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $6.00 in Virginia to $536.88 in New Mexico, with a median of $7.82.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $7.82units vary by state
- Highest
- $536.88New Mexico
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
S9446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Developmental Disabilities 1915(c) Waiver (NM.0173) | $536.88since 2026-07-01 | Each | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Developmental Disabilities Waiver Fee Sc |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $29.30⚠ over 3× mediansince 2008-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: Clinic - Rehabilitati |
| New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $15.15since 2023-01-01 | unit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY Physician Fee Schedule Sect 2 (Me |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $7.82since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $7.36since 2024-01-01 | per session | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Specialized mental health fee schedu |
| South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $6.00since 2013-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | SCDHHS Nurse Midwives Fee Schedule (sche |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $6.00since 2003-06-20 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file hcpcmedical.csv |
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 S9446?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $7.82. New Mexico pays the most ($536.88 per Each) and Virginia the least ($6.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for S9446?
New Mexico, at $536.88 per Each, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for S9446?
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.