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99199 HD - Medicaid doula billing by state
See which state guides use 99199 HD, how the line is billed, and what rate appears in the verified state data.
How 99199 is used
DoulaPaid code pages show where a code appears in state doula billing guides. A code is not universal.
Short summary
99199 appears in DoulaPaid state guides for Medicaid doula services. Always open the state guide before using it on a claim.
Modifier examples
HD
Rate range
Known rate rows include $50, $16.62, $13.48.
99199 HD state comparison
Compare state use, then confirm the code in the state guide and payer source.
| State | Rate | How billed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $50 | Flat line | Birthing parent postpartum clinician-visit incentive |
| Virginia | $50 | Flat line | Newborn pediatric clinician-visit incentive |
| New Jersey | $16.62 | 15-minute units | Standard postpartum doula visit, up to four 15-minute units |
| District of Columbia | $13.48 | 15-minute units | Postpartum doula support, 15-minute increment |
Common mistakes
Assuming a code is billable in every Medicaid program.
Using the right code with the wrong state modifier or service line.
Counting noncovered time or admin work as billable units.
Using a rate row before checking provider setup, eligibility, visit notes, and payer review.