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Billing code 42700 · Physician & professional

42700 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $129.69 for 42700 across 50 states, from $9.30 in New Jersey to $322.00 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202650 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
50
National median
$129.69units vary by state
Lowest
$9.30New Jersey
Highest
$322.00Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 42700?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 42700. The national median is $129.69 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $322.00, and New Jersey the least, $9.30 per base unit, a 34.6x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $175.69–$261.11 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

State ranking

42700 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 50 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$322.00——Not classified—
2Alabama Source · since 2026-09-24$289.87——Not classified—
3Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$279.78——Not classified—
25Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$132.43——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Michigan Source · since 2026-01-01$126.95——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Indiana Source · since 2026-01-01$124.16unit—Plans must pay at least this—
49Rhode Island Source · since 1996-01-01$12.60——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50New 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 42700?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $129.69. Alaska pays the most ($322.00) and New Jersey the least ($9.30 per base unit).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 42700?

Alaska, at $322.00, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 42700?

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.