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Billing code 99381 · Physician & professional

99381 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $82.26 for 99381 across 50 states, from $20.00 in Pennsylvania to $190.92 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$82.26units vary by state
Lowest
$20.00Pennsylvania
Highest
$190.92Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 99381?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99381. The national median is $82.26 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $190.92, and Pennsylvania the least, $20.00, a 9.5x spread.

State ranking

99381 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$190.92——Not classified—
2New Mexico Source · since 2023-07-01$180.42——Plans must pay at least this—
3Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$159.63——Not classified—
25Connecticut Source · since 2008-07-01$84.52——Not classified—
26Alabama Source · since 2026-04-10$80.00——Not classified—
27North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$79.65——Plans must pay at least this—
49Illinois Source · since 2025-01-01$32.15——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Pennsylvania Source · since 2013-01-01$20.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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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 99381?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $82.26. Alaska pays the most ($190.92) and Pennsylvania the least ($20.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99381?

Alaska, at $190.92, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99381?

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.