90887 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Behavioral health services (fee schedule). 18 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 90887 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $14.23 in Kansas to $696.24 in California, with a median of $68.43.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 18
- Median rate
- $68.43units vary by state
- Highest
- $696.24California
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
90887 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · California Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services (DHCS fee schedule for county Mental Health Plans) | $696.24⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Fee Schedules |
| KentuckyPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $105.57since 2020-01-01 | encounter | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMS CMHC Mental Health Substance Abuse f |
| WisconsinPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $104.04since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Mntl Hlt |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $99.92since 2024-07-01 | unit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS behavioral health fee schedule ( |
| OklahomaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA) | $93.29since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | ODMHSAS PICIS 'SoonerCare - Psychologist |
| MassachusettsPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $79.19since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Rates for Mental Health Services Provide |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $75.48since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: Physician Office and |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $72.63since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP) | $70.64since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Child Health Plan Plus FY 2026-2027 Fee |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $66.21since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containm |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $56.45since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Child and Adolescent Health Center |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $53.65since 2025-06-13 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Nurse Practitioner Fee |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $49.18since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Practitioner Fee Schedule (2026-01-01) |
| South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $45.71since 2024-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | SCDHHS Nurse Midwives Fee Schedule (sche |
| AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $36.00since 2026-08-25 | — | — | Not classified | — | Physician Fee Schedule (REF-0129-Q) |
| NebraskaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $31.68since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid Mental Health and Subs |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $26.43since 2025-01-01 | — | — | 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 | $14.23since 1989-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
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 90887?
It depends on the state. Of the 18 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $68.43. California pays the most ($696.24) and Kansas the least ($14.23).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 90887?
California, at $696.24, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 90887?
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.