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43497 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $626.94 for 43497 across 43 states, from $120.74 in Rhode Island to $1,218.58 in Alabama.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
43
National median
$626.94units vary by state
Lowest
$120.74Rhode Island
Highest
$1,218.58Alabama

What does Medicaid pay for 43497?

43 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 43497 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $626.94 (units differ between states). Alabama pays the most, $1,218.58, and Rhode Island the least, $120.74, a 10.1x spread.

43497 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 43 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alabama Source · since 2026-09-24$1,218.58——Not classified—
2New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$1,132.29——Plans must pay at least this—
3Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$1,019.61——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
21District of Columbia Source · since 2026-01-01$631.00——Not classified—
22Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$626.94——Not classified—
23Virginia Source · since 2026-07-01$622.40——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
42Arkansas Source · since 2025-06-13$141.87——Not classified—
43Rhode Island Source · since 2022-01-01$120.74——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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for 43497?

It depends on the state. Of the 43 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $626.94. Alabama pays the most ($1,218.58) and Rhode Island the least ($120.74).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 43497?

Alabama, at $1,218.58, effective 2026-09-24.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 43497?

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.