S9129 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Occupational therapy, in the home, per diem. 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for S9129 at the therapist ot level. Rates run from $21.07 in Virginia to $138.86 in Arizona, with a median of $101.42.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $101.42units vary by state
- Highest
- $138.86Arizona
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
S9129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArizonaOccupational therapist · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $138.86since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans expected to pay at least this | — | AHCCCS Final FFS Home and Community Base |
| MinnesotaOccupational therapist · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $110.62since 2026-01-01 | day | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| GeorgiaOccupational therapist · Georgia Elderly and Disabled Waiver (CCSP and SOURCE) | $105.98since 2024-07-01 | visit | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Part II Policies and Procedures: EDWP - |
| New JerseyOccupational therapist · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $101.42since 2025-01-01 | day | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| LouisianaOccupational therapist · Louisiana Community Choices Waiver (OAAS 1915(c) waiver for older adults and adults with disabilities) | $77.50since 2024-01-01 | visit | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Community Choices Waiver services proced |
| KansasOccupational therapist · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule) | $39.00since 2002-09-01 | day | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched |
| VirginiaOccupational therapist · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $21.07since 2026-07-01 | a group session | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Outpatient Rehab Fee Schedule |
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 S9129?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $101.42. Arizona pays the most ($138.86) and Virginia the least ($21.07 per a group session).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for S9129?
Arizona, at $138.86, effective 2026-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for S9129?
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.