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Billing code 90863 · Behavioral health

90863 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation. Medicaid pays a median of $37.59 for 90863 across 22 states, from $4.36 in New Hampshire to $104.06 in South Dakota.

Data as of Oct 5, 202622 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
22
National median
$37.59units vary by state
Lowest
$4.36New Hampshire
Highest
$104.06South Dakota
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 90863?

22 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 90863. The national median is $37.59 (units differ between states). South Dakota pays the most, $104.06, and New Hampshire the least, $4.36, a 23.9x spread.

State ranking

90863 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 22 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1South Dakota Source · since 2026-06-01$104.06——Not classified—
2Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$99.05——Not classified—
3Alabama Source · since 2026-09-24$67.00——Not classified—
11Montana Source · since 2025-07-01$38.19——Not classified—
12Virginia Source · since 2013-01-10$36.98——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
13Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$32.90——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
21South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$13.46——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
22New Hampshire Source · since 2023-07-01$4.36——Paid by the state, outside plans—
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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; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for 90863?

It depends on the state. Of the 22 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $37.59. South Dakota pays the most ($104.06) and New Hampshire the least ($4.36).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 90863?

South Dakota, at $104.06, effective 2026-06-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 90863?

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 workspace shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.