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Billing code 21011 · Physician & professional

21011 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $255.06 for 21011 across 50 states, from $43.81 in Rhode Island to $632.42 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202650 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
50
National median
$255.06units vary by state
Lowest
$43.81Rhode Island
Highest
$632.42Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 21011?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 21011. The national median is $255.06 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $632.42, and Rhode Island the least, $43.81, a 14.4x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $347.08–$521.36 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

State ranking

21011 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 50 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$632.42——Not classified—
2Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$555.37——Not classified—
3New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$524.08——Plans must pay at least this—
25Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$258.13——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Michigan Source · since 2026-01-01$251.98——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$242.86——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Oregon Source · since 2026-02-01$50.77——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Rhode Island Source · since 2010-01-01$43.81——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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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for 21011?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $255.06. Alaska pays the most ($632.42) and Rhode Island the least ($43.81).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 21011?

Alaska, at $632.42, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 21011?

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.