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Billing code 042 · Hospital inpatient

042 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Inpatient DRG pricing input (outlier, cost ratio, stay). Medicaid pays a median of $2.09 for 042 across 10 states, from $0.7553 in Iowa to $3,155.65 in New Hampshire.

Data as of Oct 5, 202610 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
10
National median
$2.09units vary by state
Lowest
$0.7553Iowa
Highest
$3,155.65New Hampshire
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 042?

10 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 042. The national median is $2.09 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $3,155.65, and Iowa the least, $0.7553, a 4178.0x spread.

State ranking

042 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$3,155.65——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$6.00days (average length of stay)—Suggested schedule for plans—
5West Virginia Source · since 2025-10-01$2.18——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
6Georgia Source · since 2024-01-01$2.00weight—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
9Hawaii Source · since 2024-01-01$1.00policy_adjuster_adult—State sets the plan rate—
10Iowa Source · since 2024-10-01$0.7553——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 042?

It depends on the state. Of the 10 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $2.09. New Hampshire pays the most ($3,155.65) and Iowa the least ($0.7553).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 042?

New Hampshire, at $3,155.65, effective 2025-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 042?

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.