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005 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Inpatient DRG pricing input (outlier, cost ratio, stay). Medicaid pays a median of $18.65 for 005 across 10 states, from $1.00 in Hawaii to $3,093.86 in New Hampshire.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
10
National median
$18.65units vary by state
Lowest
$1.00Hawaii
Highest
$3,093.86New Hampshire

What does Medicaid pay for 005?

10 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 005. The national median is $18.65 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $3,093.86, and Hawaii the least, $1.00 per policy_adjuster_adult, a 3093.9x spread.

005 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 10 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Hampshire Source · since 2025-10-01$3,093.86——Plans must pay at least this—
2Kansas Source · since 2023-01-01$78.00——Plans must pay at least this—
3New York Source · since 2018-07-01$44.00days (average length of stay)—Suggested schedule for plans—
5Iowa Source · since 2024-10-01$21.06——Plans must pay at least this—
6Georgia Source · since 2024-01-01$16.24weight—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
9Vermont Source · since 2025-10-01$6.94——Not classified—
10Hawaii Source · since 2024-01-01$1.00policy_adjuster_adult—State sets the plan rate—
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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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for 005?

It depends on the state. Of the 10 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $18.65. New Hampshire pays the most ($3,093.86) and Hawaii the least ($1.00 per policy_adjuster_adult).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 005?

New Hampshire, at $3,093.86, effective 2025-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 005?

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.