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Billing code 51999 · Physician & professional

51999 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $705.12 for 51999 across 6 states, from $35.00 in Indiana to $1,556.24 in Maine.

Data as of Oct 5, 20266 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
6
National median
$705.12units vary by state
Lowest
$35.00Indiana
Highest
$1,556.24Maine
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 51999?

6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 51999. The national median is $705.12 (units differ between states). Maine pays the most, $1,556.24, and Indiana the least, $35.00 per percent of billed charges, a 44.5x spread.

State ranking

51999 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 6 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Maine Source · since 2026-01-01$1,556.24——Not classified—
2Montana Source · since 2025-07-01$952.25——Not classified—
3Idaho Source · since 2025-09-01$820.57——Not classified—
6Indiana Source · since 2010-01-01$35.00percent of billed charges—Plans must pay at least this—
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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

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What does Medicaid pay for 51999?

It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $705.12. Maine pays the most ($1,556.24) and Indiana the least ($35.00 per percent of billed charges).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 51999?

Maine, at $1,556.24, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 51999?

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.