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Billing code 90899 · Behavioral health

90899 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation. Medicaid pays a median of $91.56 for 90899 across 8 states, from $26.93 in Connecticut to $200.00 in District of Columbia.

Data as of Oct 5, 20268 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
8
National median
$91.56units vary by state
Lowest
$26.93Connecticut
Highest
$200.00District of Columbia
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 90899?

8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 90899 at the assistant analyst level. The national median is $91.56 (units differ between states). District of Columbia pays the most, $200.00, and Connecticut the least, $26.93, a 7.4x spread.

State ranking

90899 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 8 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1District of Columbia Source · since 1987-04-01$200.00——Not classified—
2Indiana Source · since 2026-01-01$186.35unit—Plans must pay at least this—
3Maine Source · since 2026-01-01$138.33——Not classified—
7Minnesota Source · since 2026-05-21$31.9721 to 30 min.—Plans must pay at least this—
8Connecticut Source · since 2008-01-01$26.93——Not classified—
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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 90899?

It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $91.56. District of Columbia pays the most ($200.00) and Connecticut the least ($26.93).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 90899?

District of Columbia, at $200.00, effective 1987-04-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 90899?

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.