970 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Inpatient DRG pricing input (outlier, cost ratio, stay). Medicaid pays a median of $5.13 for 970 across 8 states, from $1.98 in Vermont to $1,477.28 in New Hampshire.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 8
- National median
- $5.13units vary by state
- Lowest
- $1.98Vermont
- Highest
- $1,477.28New Hampshire
What does Medicaid pay for 970?
8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 970. The national median is $5.13 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $1,477.28, and Vermont the least, $1.98, a 747.9x spread.
970 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 970?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $5.13. New Hampshire pays the most ($1,477.28) and Vermont the least ($1.98).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 970?
New Hampshire, at $1,477.28, effective 2025-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 970?
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.