99486 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $52.20 for 99486 across 15 states, from $38.94 in Maine to $117.76 in Alaska.
- States publishing
- 15
- National median
- $52.20units vary by state
- Lowest
- $38.94Maine
- Highest
- $117.76Alaska
What does Medicaid pay for 99486?
15 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99486. The national median is $52.20 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $117.76, and Maine the least, $38.94, a 3.0x spread.
99486 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 15 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 99486?
It depends on the state. Of the 15 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $52.20. Alaska pays the most ($117.76) and Maine the least ($38.94).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99486?
Alaska, at $117.76, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99486?
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.