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Billing code 21743 · Physician & professional

21743 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $859.84 for 21743 across 33 states, from $8.10 in New Jersey to $2,269.49 in Montana.

Data as of Oct 5, 202633 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
33
National median
$859.84units vary by state
Lowest
$8.10New Jersey
Highest
$2,269.49Montana
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 21743?

33 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 21743. The national median is $859.84 (units differ between states). Montana pays the most, $2,269.49, and New Jersey the least, $8.10 per base unit, a 280.2x spread.

State ranking

21743 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 33 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Montana Source · since 2025-07-01$2,269.49——Not classified—
2Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$1,406.72——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Idaho Source · since 2025-09-01$1,342.67——Not classified—
16Illinois Source · since 2013-01-01$874.68——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
17Kentucky Source · since 2020-01-01$859.84——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
18Connecticut Source · since 2026-01-01$842.56——Not classified—
32Texas Source · since 2026-03-01$126.96——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
33New Jersey Source · since 2014-07-01$8.10base 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 21743?

It depends on the state. Of the 33 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $859.84. Montana pays the most ($2,269.49) and New Jersey the least ($8.10 per base unit).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 21743?

Montana, at $2,269.49, effective 2025-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 21743?

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.