How Much Does Louisiana Medicaid Pay for Therapy & Counseling?
Individual, family, and group psychotherapy sessions covered by Medicaid.
Service Therapy & Counseling Codes 8
In 2024, Louisiana Medicaid paid an average of $18.08 per therapy & counseling claim, across 461,439 total claims and 7 procedure codes. That's up 22% from $14.79 in 2018.
This data comes from official HHS Medicaid claims records. See how Louisiana compares to other states →
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$18.08
Total Claims
461,439
Total Paid
$8,344,208.70
Codes Reporting
7
Average Payment Trend
| Year | Avg / Claim |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $14.79 |
| 2019 | $16.22 |
| 2020 | $19.84 |
| 2021 | $21.04 |
| 2022 | $19.59 |
| 2023 | $17.58 |
| 2024 | $18.08 |
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $14.79 | 692,693 | $10,248,282.00 | 8 |
| 2019 | $16.22 | 693,478 | $11,248,720.19 | 8 |
| 2020 | $19.84 | 604,327 | $11,987,839.50 | 7 |
| 2021 | $21.04 | 672,774 | $14,157,861.00 | 7 |
| 2022 | $19.59 | 672,643 | $13,174,947.66 | 7 |
| 2023 | $17.58 | 720,189 | $12,659,637.68 | 7 |
| 2024 | $18.08 | 461,439 | $8,344,208.70 | 7 |