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Billing code 26591 · Physician & professional

26591 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $393.28 for 26591 across 49 states, from $9.30 in New Jersey to $782.11 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
49
National median
$393.28units vary by state
Lowest
$9.30New Jersey
Highest
$782.11Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 26591?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 26591. The national median is $393.28 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $782.11, and New Jersey the least, $9.30 per base unit, a 84.1x spread.

State ranking

26591 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$782.11——Not classified—
2Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$692.00——Not classified—
3New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$688.26——Plans must pay at least this—
24Oregon Source · since 2026-02-01$396.07——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$393.28——Plans must pay at least this—
26Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$390.96——Not classified—
48Rhode Island Source · since 1996-01-01$29.10——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 26591?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $393.28. Alaska pays the most ($782.11) and New Jersey the least ($9.30 per base unit).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 26591?

Alaska, at $782.11, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 26591?

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.