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Billing code 38204 · Physician & professional

38204 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $73.59 for 38204 across 11 states, from $45.00 in California to $105.70 in Nevada.

Data as of Oct 5, 202611 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
11
National median
$73.59units vary by state
Lowest
$45.00California
Highest
$105.70Nevada
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 38204?

11 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 38204. The national median is $73.59 (units differ between states). Nevada pays the most, $105.70, and California the least, $45.00, a 2.3x spread.

State ranking

38204 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 11 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Nevada Source · since 2024-01-01$105.70——Plans must pay at least this—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$97.86——Plans must pay at least this—
3Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$89.94——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
5North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$80.37——Plans must pay at least this—
6Massachusetts Source · since 2026-10-01$73.59——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
10South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$53.64——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
11California Source · since 2026-10-01$45.00——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 38204?

It depends on the state. Of the 11 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $73.59. Nevada pays the most ($105.70) and California the least ($45.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 38204?

Nevada, at $105.70, effective 2024-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 38204?

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.