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S9480 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Intensive outpatient psychiatric services, per diem. 23 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for S9480 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $17.62 in Illinois to $820.80 in New Jersey, with a median of $152.29.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
23
Median rate
$152.29units vary by state
Highest
$820.80New Jersey
Medicare (non-facility)
—not on the physician fee schedule

S9480 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.

StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of MedicareSource
New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service)$820.80⚠ over 3× mediansince 2025-01-01day—Not classified—NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS
KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule$550.00⚠ over 3× mediansince 2025-01-01day—Not classified—KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched
ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members)$370.41since 2026-10-01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—AHCCCS FFS Fee Schedule Final FFS Behavi
New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS)$328.46since 2023-07-01day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R
VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS)$250.00since 2024-01-01day—Plans must pay at least this—DMAS procedure fee file hcpcmedical.csv
MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service)$241.60since 2025-11-21day—Not classified—MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H
New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division)$236.91since 2025-01-01day—Plans must pay at least this—Fee Schedule for Behavioral Health Provi
ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP)$223.49since 2026-07-01day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Child Health Plan Plus FY 2026-2027 Fee
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)$205.55since 2024-07-01day—Paid by the state, outside plans—FY2025 PBHS Fee Schedule – Individual Pr
IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service)$193.12since 2026-01-01day—Plans must pay at least this—IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd
VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA)$192.00since 2000-08-04day—Not classified—Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - HCPCS (i
ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP)$152.29since 2024-07-01day—Not classified—CMAP fee schedule: Clinic and Outpatient
NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service)$143.65since 2026-07-01day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Nebraska Medicaid Mental Health and Subs
NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules)$140.45since 2006-01-01day—Plans must pay at least this—Provider Type 20 Physician, MD., Osteopa
WyomingAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wyoming Medicaid (fee-for-service, Department of Health)$134.32since 2026-07-01day—Not classified—Wyoming Medicaid Downloadable Fee Schedu
KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules)$125.00since 2020-01-01day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—DMS CMHC Mental Health Substance Abuse f
IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay)$113.50since 2024-02-01day—Plans must pay at least this—Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #62 BEHAVIORA
MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service)$109.79since 2025-07-01day—Not classified—Medicaid Youth Mental Health Fee Schedul
WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service$80.64since 2026-07-01day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—HCA Physician-related services fee sched
UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Utah Medicaid (fee-for-service, Traditional plan)$72.00since 2026-09-01day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—Utah Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement
MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations)$65.11since 2025-09-01day—Plans must pay at least this—Rates for Mental Health Services Provide
WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees)$64.32since 2025-03-01day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—ForwardHealth interactive max fee schedu
IllinoisBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service)$17.62since 2022-01-011 hr—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—HFS Community Based Behavioral Services

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 S9480?

It depends on the state. Of the 23 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $152.29. New Jersey pays the most ($820.80 per day) and Illinois the least ($17.62 per 1 hr).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for S9480?

New Jersey, at $820.80 per day, effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for S9480?

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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