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Billing code 59870 · Physician & professional

59870 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $378.74 for 59870 across 49 states, from $9.30 in New Jersey to $796.48 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202649 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
49
National median
$378.74units vary by state
Lowest
$9.30New Jersey
Highest
$796.48Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 59870?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 59870. The national median is $378.74 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $796.48, and New Jersey the least, $9.30 per base unit, a 85.6x spread.

State ranking

59870 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.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$796.48——Not classified—
2New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$783.58——Plans must pay at least this—
3Alabama Source · since 2026-09-24$716.10——Not classified—
24Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$380.39——Not classified—
25Illinois Source · since 2013-01-01$378.74——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$375.37——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Rhode Island Source · since 1993-04-01$31.50——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49New 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 59870?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $378.74. Alaska pays the most ($796.48) and New Jersey the least ($9.30 per base unit).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 59870?

Alaska, at $796.48, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 59870?

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.