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48556 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $897.88 for 48556 across 38 states, from $94.28 in Rhode Island to $2,111.25 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
38
National median
$897.88units vary by state
Lowest
$94.28Rhode Island
Highest
$2,111.25Alaska

What does Medicaid pay for 48556?

38 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 48556 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $897.88 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $2,111.25, and Rhode Island the least, $94.28, a 22.4x spread.

48556 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 38 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$2,111.25——Not classified—
2New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$1,885.88——Plans must pay at least this—
3Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$1,751.24——Not classified—
19West Virginia Source · since 2026-04-01$911.83——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
20North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$883.92——Plans must pay at least this—
21Illinois Source · since 2024-04-01$880.91——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
37California Source · since 2026-10-01$105.73——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
38Rhode Island Source · since 1994-01-01$94.28——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 48556?

It depends on the state. Of the 38 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $897.88. Alaska pays the most ($2,111.25) and Rhode Island the least ($94.28).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 48556?

Alaska, at $2,111.25, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 48556?

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.

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Most-published Physician & professional codes

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Highest-paying states

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