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Billing code 749 · Hospital inpatient

749 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Inpatient DRG pricing input (outlier, cost ratio, stay). Medicaid pays a median of $2.76 for 749 across 8 states, from $1.53 in Iowa to $2,114.98 in New Hampshire.

Data as of Oct 5, 20268 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
8
National median
$2.76units vary by state
Lowest
$1.53Iowa
Highest
$2,114.98New Hampshire
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 749?

8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 749. The national median is $2.76 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $2,114.98, and Iowa the least, $1.53, a 1386.5x spread.

State ranking

749 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$2,114.98——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$4.20——Plans must pay at least this—
7Vermont Source · since 2025-10-01$2.18——Not classified—
8Iowa Source · since 2024-10-01$1.53——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 749?

It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $2.76. New Hampshire pays the most ($2,114.98) and Iowa the least ($1.53).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 749?

New Hampshire, at $2,114.98, effective 2025-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 749?

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.