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Billing code 26548 · Physician & professional

26548 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $621.60 for 26548 across 49 states, from $9.30 in New Jersey to $1,261.36 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202649 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
49
National median
$621.60units vary by state
Lowest
$9.30New Jersey
Highest
$1,261.36Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 26548?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 26548. The national median is $621.60 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $1,261.36, and New Jersey the least, $9.30 per base unit, a 135.6x spread.

State ranking

26548 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$1,261.36——Not classified—
2New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$1,141.54——Plans must pay at least this—
3Alabama Source · since 2026-09-24$1,131.41——Not classified—
24Massachusetts Source · since 2026-10-01$622.56——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$621.60——Plans must pay at least this—
26Oregon Source · since 2026-02-01$610.37——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Rhode Island Source · since 1996-01-01$74.97——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49New 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 26548?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $621.60. Alaska pays the most ($1,261.36) and New Jersey the least ($9.30 per base unit).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 26548?

Alaska, at $1,261.36, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 26548?

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.