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Billing code 983 · Hospital inpatient

983 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Inpatient DRG pricing input (outlier, cost ratio, stay). Medicaid pays a median of $1.77 for 983 across 8 states, from $1.01 in Vermont to $3,600.22 in New Hampshire.

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

States publishing
8
National median
$1.77units vary by state
Lowest
$1.01Vermont
Highest
$3,600.22New Hampshire
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 983?

8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 983. The national median is $1.77 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $3,600.22, and Vermont the least, $1.01, a 3573.4x spread.

State ranking

983 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$3,600.22——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$2.80——Plans must pay at least this—
7Iowa Source · since 2024-10-01$1.09——Plans must pay at least this—
8Vermont Source · since 2025-10-01$1.01——Not classified—
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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 983?

It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1.77. New Hampshire pays the most ($3,600.22) and Vermont the least ($1.01).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 983?

New Hampshire, at $3,600.22, effective 2025-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 983?

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.