The Rates plan
$29/mo7-day free trialThis page shows one representative rate per state for 68899. Full schedules include every locality, modifier, and age-band variant.
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Publishing states
10
Median % of Medicare
--
Rate range
$158.18 - $435.16
68899 rates in every publishing state
| State | Medicaid rate | % of Medicare | Prior auth | Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $189.43 | -- | -- | 2021 |
| District of Columbia | $217.00 | -- | Not required | 2018 |
| Maine | $435.16 | -- | -- | 2026 |
| Michigan | $169.60 | -- | -- | 2026 |
| Missouri | $286.12 | -- | Varies | 2026 |
| Mississippi | $241.04 | -- | -- | 2026 |
| Montana | $158.18 | -- | -- | 2026 |
| New Mexico | $217.50 | -- | -- | 2026 |
| Rhode Island | $306.03 | -- | -- | 2026 |
| South Carolina | $293.65 | -- | -- | 2026 |
Published Medicaid fee-for-service schedule amounts, not a coverage or eligibility guarantee. Managed-care plan rates can differ. Where no prior-authorization flag is shown, the state does not publish one. Rows marked * are representative published variants or methodology-derived rates. "--" in the prior-auth column means the state publishes no PA flag.
Related physician codes
- 10004 - Needle biopsy without imaging, each added lesion
- 10005 - Needle biopsy with ultrasound guidance, first lesion
- 10006 - Needle biopsy with ultrasound guidance, each added lesion
- 10007 - Needle biopsy with fluoroscopic guidance, first lesion
- 10009 - Needle biopsy with CT guidance, first lesion
- 10011 - Needle biopsy with MRI guidance, first lesion
- 10012 - Needle biopsy with MRI guidance, each added lesion
- 10021 - Fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion, no imaging
Frequently asked questions
How much does Medicaid pay for 68899?
10 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 68899 (unlisted tear duct procedure), ranging from $158.18 in Montana to $435.16 in Maine. The full table on this page lists every publishing state's current rate.
Which state pays the most for 68899?
Maine publishes the highest Medicaid rate for 68899 at $435.16. Montana publishes the lowest at $158.18.
Does 68899 require prior authorization under Medicaid?
No publishing state flags 68899 with a prior-authorization indicator on its fee schedule. Absence of a flag means the state publishes none, not that PA is never required - confirm through the state's provider manual.