688 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Inpatient DRG pricing input (outlier, cost ratio, stay). Medicaid pays a median of $1.49 for 688 across 8 states, from $0.6968 in Vermont to $1,660.01 in New Hampshire.
- States publishing
- 8
- National median
- $1.49units vary by state
- Lowest
- $0.6968Vermont
- Highest
- $1,660.01New Hampshire
What does Medicaid pay for 688?
8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 688. The national median is $1.49 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $1,660.01, and Vermont the least, $0.6968, a 2382.3x spread.
688 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 688?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1.49. New Hampshire pays the most ($1,660.01) and Vermont the least ($0.6968).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 688?
New Hampshire, at $1,660.01, effective 2025-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 688?
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.