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Billing code 99285 · Physician & professional

99285 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $138.99 for 99285 across 50 states, from $66.18 in Wisconsin to $323.58 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$138.99units vary by state
Lowest
$66.18Wisconsin
Highest
$323.58Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 99285?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99285. The national median is $138.99 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $323.58, and Wisconsin the least, $66.18, a 4.9x spread.

State ranking

99285 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$323.58——Not classified—
2Alabama Source · since 2026-09-24$272.74——Not classified—
3New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$255.43——Plans must pay at least this—
25Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$139.24——Not classified—
26Pennsylvania Source · since 2021-09-01$138.74——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Vermont Source · since 2026-01-01$138.38——Not classified—
49Arkansas Source · since 2025-05-15$83.75——Not classified—
50Wisconsin Source · since 2024-01-01$66.18——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 99285?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $138.99. Alaska pays the most ($323.58) and Wisconsin the least ($66.18).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99285?

Alaska, at $323.58, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99285?

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.