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321 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Inpatient DRG pricing input (outlier, cost ratio, stay). Medicaid pays a median of $2.18 for 321 across 15 states, from $0.1963 in Illinois to $3,089.18 in New Hampshire.

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

States publishing
15
National median
$2.18units vary by state
Lowest
$0.1963Illinois
Highest
$3,089.18New Hampshire

What does Medicaid pay for 321?

15 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 321. The national median is $2.18 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $3,089.18, and Illinois the least, $0.1963, a 15737.0x spread.

321 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 15 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Hampshire Source · since 2025-10-01$3,089.18——Plans must pay at least this—
2Kansas Source · since 2024-01-01$78.00——Plans must pay at least this—
3New Mexico Source · since 2026-09-24$10.92——Plans must pay at least this—
7Oregon Source · since 2025-10-01$2.72Weights - 10% Cap Applied—Not classified—
8Vermont Source · since 2025-10-01$2.18——Not classified—
9Iowa Source · since 2024-10-01$2.15——Plans must pay at least this—
14Virginia Source · since 2022-07-01$0.2841Relative Weight—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
15Illinois Source$0.1963——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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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 321?

It depends on the state. Of the 15 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $2.18. New Hampshire pays the most ($3,089.18) and Illinois the least ($0.1963).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 321?

New Hampshire, at $3,089.18, effective 2025-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 321?

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.