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Billing code 90882 · Behavioral health

90882 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

SUD case management. Medicaid pays a median of $32.00 for 90882 across 10 states, from $10.00 in Kansas to $210.33 in California.

Data as of Oct 5, 202610 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
10
National median
$32.00units vary by state
Lowest
$10.00Kansas
Highest
$210.33California
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 90882?

10 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 90882. The national median is $32.00 (units differ between states). California pays the most, $210.33, and Kansas the least, $10.00, a 21.0x spread.

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90882 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 10 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1California Source · since 2026-07-01$210.33——Paid by the state, outside plans—
2Oregon Source · since 2024-07-01$80.14unit—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Massachusetts Source · since 2025-09-01$71.80——Plans must pay at least this—
5District of Columbia Source · since 1978-12-31$42.00——Not classified—
6Arkansas Source · since 2025-06-13$22.00——Not classified—
9South Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$16.97——Not classified—
10Kansas Source · since 2014-08-01$10.00——Plans must pay at least this—
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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 90882?

It depends on the state. Of the 10 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $32.00. California pays the most ($210.33) and Kansas the least ($10.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 90882?

California, at $210.33, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 90882?

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.