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Billing code 122 · Hospital inpatient

122 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Inpatient DRG pricing input (outlier, cost ratio, stay). Medicaid pays a median of $8.45 for 122 across 13 states, from $0.5052 in New Mexico to $1,031.60 in New Hampshire.

Data as of Oct 5, 202613 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
13
National median
$8.45units vary by state
Lowest
$0.5052New Mexico
Highest
$1,031.60New Hampshire
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 122?

13 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 122. The national median is $8.45 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $1,031.60, and New Mexico the least, $0.5052, a 2042.0x spread.

State ranking

122 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 13 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Hampshire Source · since 2025-10-01$1,031.60——Plans must pay at least this—
2Kansas Source · since 2023-01-01$78.00——Plans must pay at least this—
3Wisconsin Source · since 2026-01-01$49.82——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
6Illinois Source · since 2023-08-01$22.86——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
7New York Source · since 2026-01-01$8.45relative weight—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
8North Carolina Source · since 2026-10-01$2.50——Plans must pay at least this—
12Iowa Source · since 2024-10-01$0.644——Plans must pay at least this—
13New Mexico Source · since 2026-09-24$0.5052——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 122?

It depends on the state. Of the 13 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $8.45. New Hampshire pays the most ($1,031.60) and New Mexico the least ($0.5052).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 122?

New Hampshire, at $1,031.60, effective 2025-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 122?

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.