51701 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $35.54 for 51701 across 49 states, from $8.20 in Rhode Island to $109.83 in California.
- States publishing
- 49
- National median
- $35.54units vary by state
- Lowest
- $8.20Rhode Island
- Highest
- $109.83California
What does Medicaid pay for 51701?
49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 51701. The national median is $35.54 (units differ between states). California pays the most, $109.83, and Rhode Island the least, $8.20, a 13.4x spread.
Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $40.52–$57.95 depending on the state's Medicare locality.
51701 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 51701?
It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $35.54. California pays the most ($109.83) and Rhode Island the least ($8.20).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 51701?
California, at $109.83, effective 2026-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 51701?
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.