343 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Inpatient DRG relative weight. Medicaid pays a median of $0.8113 for 343 across 8 states, from $0.2504 in Illinois to $2.04 in Georgia.
- States publishing
- 8
- National median
- $0.8113units vary by state
- Lowest
- $0.2504Illinois
- Highest
- $2.04Georgia
What does Medicaid pay for 343?
8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 343. The national median is $0.8113 (units differ between states). Georgia pays the most, $2.04 per weight, and Illinois the least, $0.2504, a 8.1x spread.
343 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 8 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 343?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.8113. Georgia pays the most ($2.04 per weight) and Illinois the least ($0.2504).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 343?
Georgia, at $2.04 per weight, effective 2024-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 343?
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.