51600 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $133.90 for 51600 across 50 states, from $5.42 in Nebraska to $322.87 in Alaska.
- States publishing
- 50
- National median
- $133.90units vary by state
- Lowest
- $5.42Nebraska
- Highest
- $322.87Alaska
What does Medicaid pay for 51600?
50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 51600. The national median is $133.90 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $322.87, and Nebraska the least, $5.42, a 59.6x spread.
Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $181.19–$286.84 depending on the state's Medicare locality.
51600 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 51600?
It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $133.90. Alaska pays the most ($322.87) and Nebraska the least ($5.42).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 51600?
Alaska, at $322.87, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 51600?
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.