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Billing code 92242 · Physician & professional

92242 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $180.20 for 92242 across 49 states, from $39.28 in Kansas to $516.69 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
49
National median
$180.20units vary by state
Lowest
$39.28Kansas
Highest
$516.69Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 92242?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 92242. The national median is $180.20 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $516.69, and Kansas the least, $39.28, a 13.2x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $292.84–$473.49 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

State ranking

92242 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$516.69——Not classified—
2Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$397.20——Not classified—
3Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$355.92——Plans must pay at least this—
24Arkansas Source · since 2025-06-13$186.27——Not classified—
25Michigan Source · since 2026-01-01$180.20——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26West Virginia Source · since 2026-04-01$179.34——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48New York Source · since 2023-01-01$44.41unit—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Kansas Source · since 2017-01-01$39.28——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 92242?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $180.20. Alaska pays the most ($516.69) and Kansas the least ($39.28).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 92242?

Alaska, at $516.69, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 92242?

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.