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Billing code 38226 · Physician & professional

38226 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $29.22 for 38226 across 15 states, from $6.04 in Rhode Island to $38.35 in Hawaii.

Data as of Oct 5, 202615 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
15
National median
$29.22units vary by state
Lowest
$6.04Rhode Island
Highest
$38.35Hawaii
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 38226?

15 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 38226. The national median is $29.22 (units differ between states). Hawaii pays the most, $38.35, and Rhode Island the least, $6.04, a 6.3x spread.

State ranking

38226 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 15 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$38.35——Plans must pay at least this—
2Indiana Source · since 2026-01-01$35.90unit—Plans must pay at least this—
3Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$35.05——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
7Ohio Source · since 2025-01-01$29.27——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
8Virginia Source · since 2026-07-01$29.22——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
9District of Columbia Source · since 2026-01-01$29.12——Not classified—
14Minnesota Source · since 2026-02-01$24.70——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
15Rhode Island Source · since 2025-01-01$6.04——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 38226?

It depends on the state. Of the 15 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $29.22. Hawaii pays the most ($38.35) and Rhode Island the least ($6.04).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 38226?

Hawaii, at $38.35, effective 2026-06-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 38226?

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.