Physician fee schedule conversion factor: Medicaid rates by state
6 states publish a Medicaid rate for physician fee schedule conversion factor, compared at the physician psychologist level. Per hour, rates range from — in California to $40.40 in New York.
- States
- 6
- Median per hour
- $40.40
- Highest
- $40.40New York
- Lowest
- —California
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New YorkPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $10.10 | 15 min | $40.40 | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $28.75 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $28.07 | per RVU | — | 2019-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $24.40 | — | — | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 5 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $19.11 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | CaliforniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $14.01 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for physician fee schedule conversion factor?
New York: $10.10 per 15 min ($40.40 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for physician fee schedule conversion factor?
Across 6 states the median is $40.40 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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