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Billing code 27197 · Physician & professional

27197 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $102.75 for 27197 across 49 states, from $17.29 in Rhode Island to $260.83 in Nebraska.

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

States publishing
49
National median
$102.75units vary by state
Lowest
$17.29Rhode Island
Highest
$260.83Nebraska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 27197?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 27197. The national median is $102.75 (units differ between states). Nebraska pays the most, $260.83, and Rhode Island the least, $17.29, a 15.1x spread.

State ranking

27197 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
1Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$260.83——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Missouri Source · since 2017-01-01$220.15——Plans must pay at least this—
3Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$206.26——Not classified—
24Texas Source · since 2026-03-01$104.06——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25California Source · since 2026-10-01$102.75——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Massachusetts Source · since 2026-10-01$102.12——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Arkansas Source · since 2025-06-13$27.04——Not classified—
49Rhode Island Source · since 2017-01-01$17.29——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 27197?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $102.75. Nebraska pays the most ($260.83) and Rhode Island the least ($17.29).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 27197?

Nebraska, at $260.83, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 27197?

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.