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Billing code 99226 · Physician & professional

99226 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $70.82 for 99226 across 7 states, from $44.79 in Rhode Island to $100.37 in Alabama.

Data as of Oct 5, 20267 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
7
National median
$70.82units vary by state
Lowest
$44.79Rhode Island
Highest
$100.37Alabama
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 99226?

7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99226. The national median is $70.82 (units differ between states). Alabama pays the most, $100.37, and Rhode Island the least, $44.79, a 2.2x spread.

State ranking

99226 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 7 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alabama Source · since 2016-10-01$100.37——Not classified—
2Colorado Source · since 2025-10-01$82.78——Not classified—
3Iowa Source · since 2024-07-01$79.65——Plans must pay at least this—
7Rhode Island Source · since 2011-01-01$44.79——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

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What does Medicaid pay for 99226?

It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $70.82. Alabama pays the most ($100.37) and Rhode Island the least ($44.79).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99226?

Alabama, at $100.37, effective 2016-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99226?

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.