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643 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Inpatient DRG pricing input (outlier, cost ratio, stay). Medicaid pays a median of $1.65 for 643 across 8 states, from $1.09 in Iowa to $1,411.26 in New Hampshire.

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

States publishing
8
National median
$1.65units vary by state
Lowest
$1.09Iowa
Highest
$1,411.26New Hampshire

What does Medicaid pay for 643?

8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 643. The national median is $1.65 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $1,411.26, and Iowa the least, $1.09, a 1292.1x spread.

643 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.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Hampshire Source · since 2025-10-01$1,411.26——Plans must pay at least this—
2Kansas Source · since 2023-01-01$78.00——Plans must pay at least this—
3North Carolina Source · since 2026-10-01$4.90——Plans must pay at least this—
7West Virginia Source · since 2025-10-01$1.48——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
8Iowa Source · since 2024-10-01$1.09——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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for 643?

It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1.65. New Hampshire pays the most ($1,411.26) and Iowa the least ($1.09).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 643?

New Hampshire, at $1,411.26, effective 2025-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 643?

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.