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Billing code 21338 · Physician & professional

21338 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $513.77 for 21338 across 50 states, from $9.30 in New Jersey to $1,138.43 in Alabama.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$513.77units vary by state
Lowest
$9.30New Jersey
Highest
$1,138.43Alabama
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 21338?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 21338. The national median is $513.77 (units differ between states). Alabama pays the most, $1,138.43, and New Jersey the least, $9.30 per base unit, a 122.4x spread.

State ranking

21338 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
1Alabama Source · since 2026-09-24$1,138.43——Not classified—
2Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$1,041.69——Not classified—
3New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$946.92——Plans must pay at least this—
25Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$517.37——Not classified—
26Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$510.17——Plans must pay at least this—
27Oregon Source · since 2026-02-01$501.49——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Rhode Island Source · since 1996-01-01$42.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50New Jersey Source · since 2014-07-01$9.30base unit—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 21338?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $513.77. Alabama pays the most ($1,138.43) and New Jersey the least ($9.30 per base unit).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 21338?

Alabama, at $1,138.43, effective 2026-09-24.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 21338?

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.