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Billing code 99443 · Physician & professional

99443 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $83.28 for 99443 across 9 states, from $16.29 in New Jersey to $182.19 in New Mexico.

Data as of Oct 5, 20269 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
9
National median
$83.28units vary by state
Lowest
$16.29New Jersey
Highest
$182.19New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 99443?

9 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99443. The national median is $83.28 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $182.19, and New Jersey the least, $16.29, a 11.2x spread.

State ranking

99443 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 9 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$182.19——Plans must pay at least this—
2Colorado Source · since 2024-07-01$106.23——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Kentucky Source · since 2024-01-01$98.39——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
5Michigan Source · since 2024-01-01$83.28——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
8Utah Source · since 2024-01-01$49.41——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
9New Jersey Source · since 2020-04-30$16.29——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 99443?

It depends on the state. Of the 9 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $83.28. New Mexico pays the most ($182.19) and New Jersey the least ($16.29).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99443?

New Mexico, at $182.19, effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99443?

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.