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Billing code 99494 · Physician & professional

99494 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). Medicaid pays a median of $49.24 for 99494 across 33 states, from $27.30 in New Jersey to $86.39 in Montana.

Data as of Oct 5, 202633 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
33
National median
$49.24units vary by state
Lowest
$27.30New Jersey
Highest
$86.39Montana
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 99494?

33 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99494. The national median is $49.24 (units differ between states). Montana pays the most, $86.39, and New Jersey the least, $27.30, a 3.2x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $56.98–$77.71 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

State ranking

99494 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 33 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$86.39——Not classified—
2District of Columbia Source · since 2025-01-01$68.30——Not classified—
3Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$63.26——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
16Oregon Source · since 2026-02-01$49.40——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
17North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$49.24——Plans must pay at least this—
18Connecticut Source · since 2026-01-01$46.31——Not classified—
32Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$28.06——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
33New Jersey Source · since 2026-07-01$27.30——Plans must pay at least this—
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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 99494?

It depends on the state. Of the 33 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $49.24. Montana pays the most ($86.39) and New Jersey the least ($27.30).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99494?

Montana, at $86.39, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99494?

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.