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Billing code 36838 · Physician & professional

36838 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $888.78 for 36838 across 48 states, from $9.30 in New Jersey to $1,827.27 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202648 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
48
National median
$888.78units vary by state
Lowest
$9.30New Jersey
Highest
$1,827.27Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 36838?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 36838. The national median is $888.78 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $1,827.27, and New Jersey the least, $9.30 per base unit, a 196.5x spread.

State ranking

36838 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 48 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$1,827.27——Not classified—
2Alabama Source · since 2026-09-24$1,804.15——Not classified—
3New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$1,657.59——Plans must pay at least this—
24District of Columbia Source · since 2026-01-01$891.62——Not classified—
25Ohio Source · since 2024-01-01$885.93——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Utah Source · since 2026-07-01$882.19——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Oregon Source · since 2026-02-01$126.41——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48New 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 36838?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $888.78. Alaska pays the most ($1,827.27) and New Jersey the least ($9.30 per base unit).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 36838?

Alaska, at $1,827.27, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 36838?

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.