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S9446 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Patient education, not otherwise classified. Medicaid pays a median of $12.83 for S9446 across 10 states, from $5.26 in Washington to $536.88 in New Mexico.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
10
National median
$12.83units vary by state
Lowest
$5.26Washington
Highest
$536.88New Mexico

What does Medicaid pay for S9446?

10 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for S9446 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $12.83 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $536.88 per Each, and Washington the least, $5.26, a 102.1x spread.

S9446 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
1New Mexico Source · since 2026-07-01$536.88Each—Paid by the state, outside plans—
2Connecticut Source · since 2008-01-01$29.30——Not classified—
3Wyoming Source · since 2021-01-01$20.25——Not classified—
5New York Source · since 2023-01-01$15.15unit—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
6Rhode Island Source · since 2026-10-01$10.51——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
9Virginia Source · since 2003-06-20$6.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
10Washington Source · since 2025-07-01$5.26——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for S9446?

It depends on the state. Of the 10 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $12.83. New Mexico pays the most ($536.88 per Each) and Washington the least ($5.26).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for S9446?

New Mexico, at $536.88 per Each, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for S9446?

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.