0362T Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Behavior assessment help from two or more technicians. 15 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0362T at the technician level. Rates run from $10.00 in Louisiana to $130.94 in New Mexico, with a median of $30.91.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 15
- Median rate
- $30.91units vary by state
- Highest
- $130.94New Mexico
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
0362T 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 MexicoPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $130.94⚠ over 3× mediansince 2025-01-01 | 15 min | $523.76 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Updated: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) |
| VirginiaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $69.39since 2021-12-01 | 15 min | $277.56 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical1.csv |
| WashingtonBehavior technician (RBT / BT) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $58.80since 2026-01-01 | 15 min. units | $235.20 | Plans must pay at least this | — | HCA ABA fee schedule (aba-20260101.xlsx) |
| MississippiBehavior technician (RBT / BT) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $56.64since 2025-12-01 | 15 min | $226.56 | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe |
| MarylandBehavior technician (RBT / BT) · Maryland Public Behavioral Health System (specialty mental health, SUD and ABA, paid fee-for-service through the Carelon ASO) | $52.28since 2024-07-01 | 15 min | $209.12 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | ABA Fee Schedule FY25 |
| IllinoisBehavior technician (RBT / BT) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $46.39since 2022-01-15 | 1/4 hr | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Adaptive Behavior Support (ABS) Serv |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $35.09since 2023-07-01 | 15 min | $140.36 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 85 Applied Behavioral Anal |
| GeorgiaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $30.91since 2025-07-01 | 15 min | $123.64 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Georgia Medicaid Autism Spectrum Disorde |
| AlabamaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $30.00since 2026-02-05 | 15 min | $120.00 | Not classified | — | Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Fee Sche |
| South CarolinaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $27.95since 2026-08-13 | 15 min | $111.80 | Not classified | — | SCDHHS ASD Services Fee Schedule |
| IndianaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $26.83since 2026-04-01 | 15 min | $107.32 | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| MissouriBehavior technician (RBT / BT) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $25.26since 2022-07-01 | 15 min | $101.04 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Applied Behav |
| New JerseyBehavior technician (RBT / BT) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $25.00since 2025-01-01 | 15 min | $100.00 | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| FloridaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $12.19since 2026-01-01 | 15 min | $48.76 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Behavior Analysis Fee Schedule (Updated |
| LouisianaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $10.00since 2019-03-20 | 15 min | $40.00 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid EPSDT Health 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 0362T?
It depends on the state. Of the 15 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $30.91. New Mexico pays the most ($130.94 per 15 min) and Louisiana the least ($10.00 per 15 min).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0362T?
New Mexico, at $130.94 per 15 min ($523.76 per hour), effective 2025-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0362T?
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.