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Billing code 50546 · Physician & professional

50546 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $894.06 for 50546 across 50 states, from $9.30 in New Jersey to $1,961.12 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$894.06units vary by state
Lowest
$9.30New Jersey
Highest
$1,961.12Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 50546?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 50546. The national median is $894.06 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $1,961.12, and New Jersey the least, $9.30 per base unit, a 210.9x spread.

State ranking

50546 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$1,961.12——Not classified—
2Alabama Source · since 2026-09-24$1,879.35——Not classified—
3New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$1,733.60——Plans must pay at least this—
25Illinois Source · since 2013-01-01$908.59——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Massachusetts Source · since 2026-10-01$879.52——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$872.63——Not classified—
49Rhode Island Source · since 2000-01-01$124.34——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 50546?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $894.06. Alaska pays the most ($1,961.12) and New Jersey the least ($9.30 per base unit).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 50546?

Alaska, at $1,961.12, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 50546?

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.